Richard Ruben, M.D.
NPI 1881848521 · Family Medicine Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ruben, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1881848521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881848521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C175419 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
608 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 421 | $140 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 57 | $145 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $196 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 22 | $78 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 285 | 97 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 247 | 79 |
| Losartan Potassium | 192 | 64 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 174 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 132 | 37 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 101 | 34 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-11-07
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ruben's NPI number?
- Richard Ruben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881848521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ruben's specialty?
- Richard Ruben is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Ruben located?
- Richard Ruben's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Alhambra Blvd Ste 400, Sacramento, CA 95816-5243.
- What is Richard Ruben's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ruben is (916) 733-5098.
- Does Richard Ruben accept Medicare?
- Richard Ruben is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ruben's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ruben's NPI (1881848521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.