JOSE BENJAMIN RUIZ-LAGOS M.D.
NPI 1740470749
Hospitalist in Canton, GA

Active since July 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD, CANTON, GA 30115(770) 224-1000(770) 224-2451 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2018, Mar 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Jose Benjamin Ruiz-lagos M.d. NPPES

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

JOSE BENJAMIN RUIZ-LAGOS M.D. (NPI 1740470749) is an individual hospitalist provider in Canton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (063948) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740470749
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSE BENJAMIN RUIZ-LAGOSCredential: M.D.
Location Address450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVDCanton, GA 30115-8015
Mailing Address201 Hospital RdCanton, GA 30114-2408 · (770) 720-5100 · Fax (404) 851-6325
Fax(770) 224-2451
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1740470749 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in GA · 063948
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 063948 (GA)
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD, Canton, GA 30115

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1740470749NV
Medicaid705366756AGA
Other11934114Caqh

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jose Benjamin Ruiz-lagos 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 ID3577652106
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100628000583
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 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
699 services255 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.
131 services129 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
39 services39 patients
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.
29 services21 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.
23 services23 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northside Hospital Cherokee

Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110008
Location450 Northside Cherokee BoulevardCanton, GA 30115 · Cherokee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30115 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

98.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.88
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.56

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$43.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$15.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers26 claims26 services$66.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$13.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115
Pharmacist
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115
Internal Medicine
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115
Pharmacist
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115
Internal Medicine
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115
Hospitalist
450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON, GA 30115

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740470749, enumerated as an "individual" on July 26, 2007.

The provider is located at 450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD CANTON, GA 30115 and the phone number is (770) 224-1000.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Jose Ruiz-lagos is affiliated with: NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE.