JOEL RUIZ NP
NPI 1174936769
Nurse Practitioner in Lincoln, NE

Active since June 11, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
2300 S 16TH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68502(402) 475-1011(402) 481-4783 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Joel Ruiz Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOEL RUIZ NP (NPI 1174936769) is an individual nurse practitioner in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (111696) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174936769
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL RUIZCredential: NP
Location Address2300 S 16TH STLincoln, NE 68502-3704
Mailing Address2300 S 16th StLincoln, NE 68502-3704 · (402) 421-1811 · Fax (402) 421-1833
Fax(402) 481-4783
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 24, 2014
NPI 1174936769 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in NE · 111696
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 70861 (NE)
2300 S 16TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68502

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joel Ruiz Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2365669272
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140815001409
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
336 services324 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
170 services164 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
94 services93 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
83 services82 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Bryan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280003
Location1600 South 48th StLincoln, NE 68506 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68502 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.55 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.97
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.55

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Psychologist (Counseling)
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Internal Medicine
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Internal Medicine
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502
General Acute Care Hospital
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Nurse Practitioner
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Internal Medicine
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Hospitalist
2300 S 16TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68502

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Ruiz is 1174936769. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2014.

Where is Joel Ruiz located?

Joel Ruiz practices at 2300 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68502. The listed phone number is (402) 475-1011.

What is Joel Ruiz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Joel Ruiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Ruiz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joel Ruiz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 1 other insurer list Joel Ruiz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joel Ruiz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Ruiz is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Ruiz was last updated on November 24, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.