DR. ERNESTO J RUAS M.D.
NPI 1164476727
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Tampa, FL
NPI Status: Active since May 19, 2006
Contact Information
603 S BOULEVARD
TAMPA, FL
ZIP 33606
Phone: (813) 259-1550
Fax: (813) 258-1287
- Individual
- Male
- Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Accepts Insurance
About ERNESTO RUAS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ernesto Ruas, a provider established in Tampa, Florida with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in plastic and reconstructive surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1164476727 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0122X with license number ME0047396 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1164476727
- Provider Name
- DR. ERNESTO J RUAS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 603 S BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606
- Location Phone
- (813) 259-1550
- Location Fax
- (813) 258-1287
- Mailing Address
- 3210 W SAN NICHOLAS ST TAMPA, FL 33629
- Mailing Phone
- (813) 251-2230
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-19-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 2086S0122X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- ME0047396
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) - HMO
- BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
- BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 624558 | OTHER (01) | FL | AETNA |
| 100797 | OTHER (01) | FL | AVMED |
| 03919 | OTHER (01) | FL | BCBS |
| 232013 | OTHER (01) | FL | AMERIGROUP |
| 17809 | OTHER (01) | FL | STAYWELL |
| 4014451002 | OTHER (01) | FL | CIGNA |
| 03919-2 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | FL | |
| D50874 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | FL |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1164476727, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1164476727, enumerated as an "individual" on May 19, 2006.
The provider is located at 603 S BOULEVARD TAMPA, FL 33606 and the phone number is (813) 259-1550.
Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0122X and a focus in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: AvMed, Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
