SANDY RAMIREZ MD
NPI 1902185218
Hospitalist in Walnut Creek, CA

Active since August 04, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595(925) 947-3312 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2024, May 17, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sandy Ramirez Md NPPES

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

SANDY RAMIREZ MD (NPI 1902185218) is an individual hospitalist provider in Walnut Creek, California, licensed in California (A127615) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902185218
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSANDY RAMIREZCredential: MD
Location Address1220 ROSSMOOR PKWYWalnut Creek, CA 94595-2501
Mailing Address2070 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501-4399 · (510) 846-7837
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1902185218 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A127615
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A127615 (CA), 4301099390 (MI)
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Other Identifiers 2

OtherZZZ47768ZCA · Medicare
OtherA127615CA · State License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sandy Ramirez 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 ID5698993095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140827000550
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Sandy Ramirez reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 810 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1450 TREAT BLVD, SUITE 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 650 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
12 CAMINO ENCINAS
Orinda, CA 94563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,479 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2070 CLINTON AVE
Alameda, CA 94501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 22 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.
305 services166 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.
106 services66 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.
89 services85 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.
70 services68 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
69 services35 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
39 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94595 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Internal Medicine
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Internal Medicine
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Family Medicine
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Internal Medicine
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Internal Medicine
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Internal Medicine
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
Hospitalist
1220 ROSSMOOR PKWY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595

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 Sandy Ramirez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandy Ramirez is 1902185218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2011.

Where is Sandy Ramirez located?

Sandy Ramirez practices at 1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. The listed phone number is (925) 947-3312.

What is Sandy Ramirez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sandy Ramirez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandy Ramirez 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sandy Ramirez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sandy Ramirez reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service (Walnut Creek, CA), John Muir Physician Network (Walnut Creek, CA), Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (Orinda, CA) and Alameda Inpatient Medical Inc (Alameda, CA). Each 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 Sandy Ramirez'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 Sandy Ramirez was last updated on August 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.