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CHRISTIAN GERARDO CASTRO RUIZ
NPI 1447815444
Internal Medicine in Ponce, PR

Active since May 06, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 840-2575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2025, May 6, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christian Gerardo Castro Ruiz NPPES

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

CHRISTIAN GERARDO CASTRO RUIZ (NPI 1447815444) is an individual internal medicine provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Florida (ME173860) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent's Riverside, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447815444
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTIAN GERARDO CASTRO RUIZ
Location AddressPHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2Ponce, PR 00716
Mailing AddressPo Box 7004Ponce, PR 00732-7004
Phone(787) 840-2575
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1447815444 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME173860
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License ME173860 (FL)

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

Christian Gerardo Castro Ruiz 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 ID4688056245
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250730000128
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ascension St Vincent's Riverside

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100040
Location1 Shircliff WayJacksonville, FL 32204 · Duval County
Emergency services

Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Macclenny, FL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100134
Location159 N 3rd StMacclenny, FL 32063 · Baker County
Emergency services

Hca Florida Orange Park Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Orange Park, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100226
Location2001 Kingsley AveOrange Park, FL 32073 · Clay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent's Southside

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100307
Location4201 Belfort RdJacksonville, FL 32216 · Duval County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent's Clay County

Acute Care Hospitals · Middleburg, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100321
Location1670 St Vincents WayMiddleburg, FL 32068 · Clay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

RODNIEL STEVEN AVILES
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2575
ARIANA CRISTINA COTTO
General Practice
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2575
MS. ALEJANDRA JUSINO TORRES
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2575
VERONICA SALICHS PEREZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2575
DOCELYN SHARAT RIVERA LOPEZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2257
ALANIS MARIE NEGRON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2575
LY ANGIE GARCIA DUPREY
Pediatrics
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2575
JANINA QUINTERO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PHSU 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 840-2575

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 Christian Castro Ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christian Castro Ruiz is 1447815444. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2019.

Where is Christian Castro Ruiz located?

Christian Castro Ruiz practices at Phsu 388 Zona Industrial Reparada 2, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 840-2575.

What is Christian Castro Ruiz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christian Castro Ruiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christian Castro 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.

Is Christian Castro Ruiz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christian Castro Ruiz is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent's Riverside, Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Hca Florida Orange Park Hospital, Ascension St Vincent's Southside and Ascension St Vincent's Clay County.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christian Castro Ruiz was last updated on August 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.