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RICARDO L. AYALA MD
NPI 1215900998
Anesthesiology in Stuart, FL

Active since February 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
524 SE OSCEOLA ST, SUITE 100, STUART, FL 34994(772) 419-2379(772) 419-2377 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ricardo L. Ayala Md NPPES

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

RICARDO L. AYALA MD (NPI 1215900998) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Stuart, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME84426) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215900998
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRICARDO L. AYALACredential: MD
Location Address524 SE OSCEOLA ST, SUITE 100Stuart, FL 34994-2322
Mailing AddressPo Box 3130Ocala, FL 34478-3130 · (352) 867-8311 · Fax (352) 622-5771
Phone(772) 419-2379
Fax(772) 419-2377
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateFebruary 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 2015
✔ NPI 1215900998 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME84426
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.
524 SE OSCEOLA ST, Stuart, FL 34994
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH66790
Medicare PIN13363FL
Medicaid265387700FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ricardo L. Ayala Md 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 ID9638161680
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040331001033
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 9

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
75 services73 patients
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 93503
This procedure involves placing a tube into your pulmonary artery, which is a blood vessel in your lungs. The tube helps monitor heart function and blood flow, providing vital information for your treatment. It's typically done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
58 services58 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
47 services47 patients
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 00567
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
41 services41 patients
Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound 93313
This procedure involves placing a small probe in your esophagus. The probe, connected to an ultrasound machine, helps capture detailed images of your heart. This non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure provides valuable information about your heart's structure and function.
37 services37 patients
Other procedure on nervous system 64999
A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.
36 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stuart, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100044
Location200 SE Hospital AveStuart, FL 34994 · Martin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
84%57 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
82%117 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…
3%32 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

STUART CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
524 SE OSCEOLA ST, SUITE 100
STUART, FL 34994
Martin County (772) 419-2379
STUART CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES PLLC
Anesthesiology
524 SE OSCEOLA ST, SUITE 100
STUART, FL 34994
Martin County (772) 419-2379
FRED MICHAEL CROUCH M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
524 SE OSCEOLA ST, SUITE 100
STUART, FL 34994
Martin County (772) 419-2379

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 Ricardo Ayala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Ayala is 1215900998. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 11, 2006.

Where is Ricardo Ayala located?

Ricardo Ayala practices at 524 SE Osceola St Suite 100, Stuart, FL 34994. The listed phone number is (772) 419-2379.

What is Ricardo Ayala's specialty?

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

Is Ricardo Ayala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Ayala 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.

Is Ricardo Ayala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricardo Ayala is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Ayala was last updated on April 29, 2015. 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.