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DR. RICARDO PUERTAS MD
NPI 1861573230
Family Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5427 WHITTIER BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90022(323) 869-1900(323) 869-5362 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ricardo Puertas Md NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO PUERTAS MD (NPI 1861573230) is an individual family medicine provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (G76685) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861573230
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO PUERTASCredential: MD
Location Address5427 WHITTIER BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90022-4101
Mailing Address5427 Whittier BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90022-4101 · (323) 869-1900 · Fax (323) 869-5362
Phone(323) 869-1900
Fax(323) 869-5362
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1861573230 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G76685
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.
5427 WHITTIER BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90022
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Ricardo Puertas M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

OtherG76685CA · Stae License

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Ricardo Puertas 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90022 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 2

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
15 suppliers50 claims125 services$5.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
10 suppliers24 claims25 services$0.77 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.

MS. NORMA PEREZ MD
Pediatrics
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (323) 869-1900
KENNETH JARANTILLA PA-C
Physician Assistant
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (323) 869-1900
XIOMARA LIZZETTE VLAHOS M.D.
Family Medicine
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (323) 869-1900
LEANNA KIMBERLY WONOPRABOWO MD
Family Medicine
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (888) 499-9303
JON MANUEL AYALA
Counselor (Mental Health)
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (888) 499-9303
ALTAMED HEALTH SERVICES CORP
Clinic/Center (Family Planning, Non-Surgical)
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
E. LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (323) 869-1900
SANKET PATEL DO
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (888) 499-9303
JILLIAN MARIE JOHNSON
Social Worker (Clinical)
5427 WHITTIER BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022
Los Angeles County (323) 869-1900

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 Puertas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Puertas is 1861573230. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ricardo Puertas M.D..

Where is Ricardo Puertas located?

Ricardo Puertas practices at 5427 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022. The listed phone number is (323) 869-1900.

What is Ricardo Puertas's specialty?

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

Is Ricardo Puertas enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Puertas was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.