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DR. VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA MD
NPI 1265805295
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Mayaguez, PR

Active since November 13, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CARR 3356 KM 1, BO BATEYES, MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680(787) 718-2747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2021, Nov 13, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Victor Ruiz-garcia Md NPPES

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

DR. VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA MD (NPI 1265805295) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, licensed in New York (19189) and active in the NPI registry since November 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hope Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265805295
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIACredential: MD
Location AddressCARR 3356 KM 1, BO BATEYESMayaguez, PR 00680
Mailing AddressPo Box 1567Mayaguez, PR 00681 · (787) 718-2747
Phone(787) 718-2747
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1265805295 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 19189
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 19189 (PR)

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

Dr. Victor Ruiz-garcia 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 ID2668878935
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210913000342
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
115 services18 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
25 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hope Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Humacao, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number400005
Location3 Calle Font Martelo EHumacao, PR 00791 · Humacao County
Emergency services

Hospital Pavia Caguas

Acute Care Hospitals · Caguas, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400120
LocationUrb Mariolga 100 Ave Luis Munoz MarinCaguas, PR 00725 · Caguas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00680 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
$88.07 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

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 Victor Ruiz-garcia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Victor Ruiz-garcia is 1265805295. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2015.

Where is Victor Ruiz-garcia located?

Victor Ruiz-garcia practices at Carr 3356 Km 1 Bo Bateyes, Mayaguez, PR 00680. The listed phone number is (787) 718-2747.

What is Victor Ruiz-garcia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Victor Ruiz-garcia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Victor Ruiz-garcia 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 Victor Ruiz-garcia affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Victor Ruiz-garcia is affiliated with Hope Medical Center and Hospital Pavia Caguas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Victor Ruiz-garcia was last updated on July 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.