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DR. MARIA CRISTINA FERNANDEZ-RUIZ M.D.
NPI 1538507157
Ophthalmology in Hollywood, FL

Active since June 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 S PARK RD STE 300, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021(954) 925-2740(954) 923-8379 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2020, Aug 10, 2018, Jul 16, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Maria Cristina Fernandez-ruiz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARIA CRISTINA FERNANDEZ-RUIZ M.D. (NPI 1538507157) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Hollywood, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME135118) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538507157
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARIA CRISTINA FERNANDEZ-RUIZCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 S PARK RD STE 300Hollywood, FL 33021-8353
Mailing Address300 S Park Rd Ste 300Hollywood, FL 33021-8353 · (954) 925-2740 · Fax (954) 923-8379
Phone(954) 925-2740
Fax(954) 923-8379
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1538507157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME135118✔ Licensed in MI · 430110466
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
300 S PARK RD STE 300, Hollywood, FL 33021
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid024082700FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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. Maria Cristina Fernandez-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 ID3577866011
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190201000482
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33021 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 13

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

SCOTT C CARDONE M.D.
Ophthalmology
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740
MR. JOEL SANDBERG M.D.
Ophthalmology
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740
DR. MICHAEL GLASSMAN M.D.
Ophthalmology
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740
MR. GUY ANGELLA M.D.
Ophthalmology
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740
DR. AKINTOMIDE APARA M.D., PH.D
Ophthalmology
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740
EYE SURGERY ASSOCIATES LLC
Ophthalmology
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740
DR. KRISTIE GARCIA OD
Optometrist
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740
PRIT OAT SINCHAI M.D.
Ophthalmology
300 S PARK RD STE 300
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Broward County (954) 925-2740

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 Maria Fernandez-ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Fernandez-ruiz is 1538507157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2013.

Where is Maria Fernandez-ruiz located?

Maria Fernandez-ruiz practices at 300 S Park Rd Ste 300, Hollywood, FL 33021. The listed phone number is (954) 925-2740.

What is Maria Fernandez-ruiz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Maria Fernandez-ruiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Fernandez-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 Maria Fernandez-ruiz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 2 other insurers list Maria Fernandez-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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Fernandez-ruiz was last updated on June 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.