Ruben Torrealba, M.D.
NPI 1881889269 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Torrealba, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1881889269).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881889269
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28392R (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
323 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 91 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $154 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 42 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 26 | $37 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 152 | 65 |
| Pregabalin | 75 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 56 | 52 |
| Calcitonin,salmon,syntheticbrand: Calcitonin-Salmon | 38 | 18 |
| Meloxicam | 30 | 12 |
| Methocarbamol | 25 | — |
| Celecoxib | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-10
- Last updated
- 2025-05-02
- Certified
- 2025-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Torrealba's NPI number?
- Ruben Torrealba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881889269, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Torrealba's specialty?
- Ruben Torrealba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Torrealba located?
- Ruben Torrealba's practice location on file with NPPES is 2105 Braxton Ln Ste 101, Greensboro, NC 27408-2862.
- What is Ruben Torrealba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Torrealba is (336) 333-6306.
- Does Ruben Torrealba accept Medicare?
- Ruben Torrealba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Torrealba's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Torrealba's NPI (1881889269) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.