DR. RICARDO R FLORES MD
NPI 1790769479
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Santa Maria, CA

Active since December 06, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1400 EAST CHURCH STREET, BUILDING 8, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454(805) 739-3561(805) 739-3560 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2017, Dec 31, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Ricardo R Flores Md NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO R FLORES MD (NPI 1790769479) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Santa Maria, California, licensed in California (58554) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790769479
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO R FLORESCredential: MD
Location Address1400 EAST CHURCH STREET, BUILDING 8Santa Maria, CA 93454-5906
Mailing Address117 W Bunny AveSanta Maria, CA 93458-2805 · (805) 739-3561 · Fax (805) 739-3560
Fax(805) 739-3560
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1790769479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 58554
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0203X · License 01077810A (IN)
1400 EAST CHURCH STREET, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Other Identifiers 2

OtherCB245285CA · Medicare Id
Medicaid201410220IN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ricardo R Flores Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ricardo Flores reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community Health
300 S STRATFORD AVE
Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Internal Medicine
1400 EAST CHURCH STREET
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Physician Assistant
1400 EAST CHURCH STREET
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1400 EAST CHURCH STREET, DEPARTMENT OF OB/GYN
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Family Medicine
1400 EAST CHURCH STREET, BUILDING 8
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

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 Ricardo Flores's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Flores is 1790769479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2005.

Where is Ricardo Flores located?

Ricardo Flores practices at 1400 East Church Street Building 8, Santa Maria, CA 93454. The listed phone number is (805) 739-3561.

What is Ricardo Flores's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Ricardo Flores enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Flores is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ricardo Flores's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ricardo Flores reassigns Medicare benefits to Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (Santa Maria, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ricardo Flores's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Flores was last updated on January 17, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.