FERNANDO J. RUIZ M.D.
NPI 1184662710
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Lafayette, LA

Active since June 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
443 HEYMANN BLVD, STE B, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503(337) 289-8429(337) 289-8431 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Fernando J. Ruiz M.d. NPPES

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

FERNANDO J. RUIZ M.D. (NPI 1184662710) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (11816R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184662710
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameFERNANDO J. RUIZCredential: M.D.
Location Address443 HEYMANN BLVD, STE BLafayette, LA 70503-2630
Mailing AddressPo Box 4176Houma, LA 70361-4176 · (985) 876-0300 · Fax (985) 872-0317
Fax(337) 289-8431
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 2015
NPI 1184662710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
License Licensed in LA · 11816R
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License MD.11816R (LA)
443 HEYMANN BLVD, Lafayette, LA 70503

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING66987
Medicare PIN4M992F942LA
Medicare PIN433008YJQDLA
Medicaid1481521LA

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

Fernando J. Ruiz M.d. 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 ID6305802679
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080228000234
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 42

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.

Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9967
Low osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.
2,360 services13 patients
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg J2785
Regadenoson injection, 0.1 mg, is a medication used to help visualize the heart during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It's injected into a vein and is generally well-tolerated.
1,775 services446 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
1,438 services978 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
1,210 services730 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
754 services556 patients
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 80061
A lipid panel is a blood test that measures fats and fatty substances, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. These substances are used by your body as a source of energy. High levels can lead to health issues, including heart disease.
737 services548 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190002
Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Opelousas General Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Opelousas, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number190017
Location539 East Prudhomme StreetOpelousas, LA 70570 · St. Landry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Acadia General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Crowley, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190044
Location1305 Crowley Rayne HighwayCrowley, LA 70526 · Acadia County
Emergency services

Iberia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Iberia, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190054
Location2315 E Main StreetNew Iberia, LA 70562 · Iberia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190102
Location4801 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayLafayette, LA 70508 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70503 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,017 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%5,114 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
41%159 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%3,506 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%1,838 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
63%1,692 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 829 patients
Patients tobacco: 100% · 829 patients
98%146 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,838 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 7% · 816 patients
9%816 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
3%1,838 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$83.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$14.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims57 services$2.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$86.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Nurse Practitioner
443 HEYMANN BLVD, STE. B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
443 HEYMANN BLVD, SUITE B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
443 HEYMANN BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Nurse Practitioner
443 HEYMANN BLVD, STE. B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Clinic/Center (Endoscopy)
443 HEYMANN BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Physician Assistant (Medical)
443 HEYMANN BLVD, SUITE A
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
443 HEYMANN BLVD, SUITE B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
443 HEYMANN BLVD, STE B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

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 Fernando Ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fernando Ruiz is 1184662710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2006.

Where is Fernando Ruiz located?

Fernando Ruiz practices at 443 Heymann Blvd Ste B, Lafayette, LA 70503. The listed phone number is (337) 289-8429.

What is Fernando Ruiz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Fernando Ruiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fernando 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 Fernando Ruiz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Fernando 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 Fernando Ruiz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fernando Ruiz is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System, Acadia General Hospital, Iberia Medical Center and Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fernando Ruiz was last updated on October 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.