RUBEN J. TORREZ MD
NPI 1770546756
Family Medicine in Cuba, NM

Q: What is Ruben Torrez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Torrez is 1770546756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2006.

Q: What is Ruben Torrez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Torrez was last updated on January 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since April 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6349 US HIGHWAY 550, CUBA, NM 87013(505) 289-3291(505) 443-8303 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2024, Jun 18, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Ruben J. Torrez Md NPPES

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

RUBEN J. TORREZ MD (NPI 1770546756) is an individual family medicine provider in Cuba, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2004-0096) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770546756

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameRUBEN J. TORREZCredential: MD

Location Address6349 US HIGHWAY 550Cuba, NM 87013-6032

Mailing Address6349 Us Highway 550Cuba, NM 87013-6032 · (575) 289-3291 · Fax (505) 443-8303

Phone(505) 289-3291

Fax(505) 443-8303

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateApril 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1770546756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2004-0096✔ Licensed in TX · U1563

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

6349 US HIGHWAY 550, Cuba, NM 87013

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12001 N Oregon StEl Paso, TX 79902-3320 · Phone (915) 577-6011 · Fax (575) 526-7748

Location 25373 W Alabama St Ste 204Houston, TX 77056-5923 · Phone (888) 803-3370

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid12024076NM

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare 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

Ruben J. Torrez 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 ID8729990155

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230124000325

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 4

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.

182 services85 patients

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.

137 services74 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.

76 services75 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.

36 services35 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87013 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

$84.79 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

5 suppliers46 claims46 services$18.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$6.46 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

5 suppliers46 claims46 services$98.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$32.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier38 claims38 services$16.71 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 9

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

DR. GARY ODASSO DMD

Dentist (General Practice)

6349 US HIGHWAY 550, PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES
CUBA, NM 87013

Sandoval County (575) 289-3291

CECELIA CHIQUITO CSW

Case Manager/Care Coordinator