RUBEN J AZOCAR MD
NPI 1821083502
Anesthesiology in New Orleans, LA

Active since September 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1430 TULANE AVE # 8422, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-0301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2025, Oct 21, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ruben J Azocar Md NPPES

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

RUBEN J AZOCAR MD (NPI 1821083502) is an individual anesthesiology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Massachusetts (204233) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821083502
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRUBEN J AZOCARCredential: MD
Location Address1430 TULANE AVE # 8422New Orleans, LA 70112-2632
Mailing Address330 Brookline Ave Dept OfBoston, MA 02215-5491 · (617) 667-3110 · Fax (781) 407-0998
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2025
NPI 1821083502 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in MA · 204233
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.
1430 TULANE AVE # 8422, New Orleans, LA 70112

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215-5491 · Phone (617) 667-3110 · Fax (781) 407-0998

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0150096MA

Accepted Insurance

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

Ruben J Azocar 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 ID2769649565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250723001637
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
1430 TULANE AVE # 8422
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1430 TULANE AVE # 8422
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Social Worker (Clinical)
1430 TULANE AVE # 8422
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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 Azocar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Azocar is 1821083502. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2005.

Where is Ruben Azocar located?

Ruben Azocar practices at 1430 Tulane Ave # 8422, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-0301.

What is Ruben Azocar's specialty?

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

Is Ruben Azocar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Azocar 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 Azocar accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Ruben Azocar 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 Azocar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruben Azocar is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Azocar was last updated on June 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.