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RUBEN J RICARDO M.D.
NPI 1194753400
Anesthesiology in South Miami, FL

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6200 SW 73RD ST, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143(786) 242-4575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ruben J Ricardo M.d. NPPES

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

RUBEN J RICARDO M.D. (NPI 1194753400) is an individual anesthesiology provider in South Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME87811) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194753400
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRUBEN J RICARDOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6200 SW 73RD STSouth Miami, FL 33143-4679
Mailing Address255 W Michigan Ave, Po Box 1123Jackson, MI 49201-2218 · (517) 787-6440 · Fax (517) 787-4146
Phone(786) 242-4575
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1194753400 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME87811
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
6200 SW 73RD ST, South Miami, FL 33143
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ruben J Ricardo 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 ID2466350137
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250527002395
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ruben Ricardo reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesia Associates Of Greater Miami, PA
Same address
Anesthesiology
6200 SW 73RD ST
South Miami, FL 33143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497700140 (786) 242-4575
Tift Regional Health System, Inc.
418 mi
Rural Health
172 MJ TAYLOR RD
Adel, GA 31620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 380 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871816918 (229) 896-8500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
35 services35 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
14 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
13 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tift Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tifton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110095
Location901 E 18th StreetTifton, GA 31793 · Tift County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

BENJAMIN AND BLANK LLC
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
6200 SW 73RD ST
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 662-8400
CHRISTINE R MARAMBIO
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6200 SW 73RD ST
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 242-4575
JULIO DAVID DIAZ MORALES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6200 SW 73RD ST
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (305) 228-4993
DR. FRANCIA ELENA GUERRERO MD
Internal Medicine
6200 SW 73RD ST, BOX 69
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 662-5465
KARINA ALTAGRACIA DIAZ MD
Hospitalist
6200 SW 73RD ST, SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 662-4000
MRS. STEPHANIE JONES PA-C
Physician Assistant
6200 SW 73RD ST
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 662-4000
AMILCAR REY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
6200 SW 73RD ST
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 662-8194
HARRISON PHAN PHARMD
Pharmacist (Infectious Diseases)
6200 SW 73RD ST
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
Miami-Dade County (786) 662-4000

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 Ruben Ricardo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Ricardo is 1194753400. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is Ruben Ricardo located?

Ruben Ricardo practices at 6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143. The listed phone number is (786) 242-4575.

What is Ruben Ricardo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ruben Ricardo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Ricardo 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ruben Ricardo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ruben Ricardo reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Anesthesia Associates Of Greater Miami, PA (South Miami, FL) and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (Adel, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ruben Ricardo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ruben Ricardo accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Ruben Ricardo 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 Ruben Ricardo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruben Ricardo is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Ricardo was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.