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DR. RUBEN RIOS M.D.
NPI 1699758201
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since November 29, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216(210) 375-7760 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ruben Rios M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUBEN RIOS M.D. (NPI 1699758201) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (H4649) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699758201
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUBEN RIOSCredential: M.D.
Location Address45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900San Antonio, TX 78216-5832
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(210) 375-7760
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1699758201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H4649
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.
45 NE LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78216
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16606 Lbj Fwy Ste 200Dallas, TX 75240-6524 · Phone (972) 715-5000 · Fax (972) 715-9976

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1330029-03TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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. Ruben Rios 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 ID3173647369
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100824001210
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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
13 services13 patients
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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670055
Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar 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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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…
100%663 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…
100%414 patients
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%477 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 20

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

DR. KEITH NEAL SUMNER M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7760
COURTNEY LUTZ
Physical Therapist
45 NE LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 457-2000
TARA S FROST M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790
VAUCHERIA CARTER-RUBENSTEIN MD
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790
DR. BETTY JON HEALY M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7730
DR. CLAIRE KLINE HOLSHOUSER M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7730
DR. ALEXANDRIA ELIZABETH RUDD M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7780
DR. RYAN COLBY RICHARDS M.D.
Anesthesiology
45 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 900
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Bexar County (210) 375-7790

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 Rios's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Rios is 1699758201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2005.

Where is Ruben Rios located?

Ruben Rios practices at 45 NE Loop 410 Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78216. The listed phone number is (210) 375-7760.

What is Ruben Rios's specialty?

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

Is Ruben Rios enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Rios 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 Ruben Rios accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ruben Rios 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 Rios affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruben Rios is affiliated with Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Rios was last updated on March 12, 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.