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DR. RICARDO RENE GONZALEZ O.D.
NPI 1851475057
Optometrist in Elsa, TX

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
609 E. EDINBURG AVE., ELSA, TX 78543(956) 262-2020(956) 262-2080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ricardo Rene Gonzalez O.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO RENE GONZALEZ O.D. (NPI 1851475057) is an individual optometrist in Elsa, Texas, licensed in Texas (3344TG) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851475057
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO RENE GONZALEZCredential: O.D.
Location Address609 E. EDINBURG AVE.Elsa, TX 78543-1137
Mailing AddressPo Box 1137Elsa, TX 78543-1137 · (956) 262-2020 · Fax (956) 262-2080
Phone(956) 262-2020
Fax(956) 262-2080
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 2019
✔ NPI 1851475057 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 3344TG✔ Licensed in TX · 3344T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
609 E. EDINBURG AVE., Elsa, TX 78543
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid112339004TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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

Dr. Ricardo Rene Gonzalez O.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 ID4284613795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040719000244
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 2

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
17 services17 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78543 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

RICARDO R. GONZALEZ, O.D., P.A.
Optometrist
609 E. EDINBURG AVE.
ELSA, TX 78543
Hidalgo County (956) 262-2020

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 Gonzalez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Gonzalez is 1851475057. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Ricardo Gonzalez located?

Ricardo Gonzalez practices at 609 E. Edinburg Ave., Elsa, TX 78543. The listed phone number is (956) 262-2020.

What is Ricardo Gonzalez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ricardo Gonzalez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Gonzalez 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 Ricardo Gonzalez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Ricardo Gonzalez 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Gonzalez was last updated on May 30, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.