DR. MARIO ERNESTO APONTES RUIZ M.D.
NPI 1942579008
Hospitalist in Reno, NV

Q: What is Mario Apontes Ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mario Apontes Ruiz is 1942579008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2011.

Q: What is Mario Apontes Ruiz's specialty?

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

Active since December 19, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1155 MILL ST, RENO, NV 89502(775) 982-7878(775) 982-4196 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2021, Aug 3, 2017, May 31, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Mario Ernesto Apontes Ruiz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARIO ERNESTO APONTES RUIZ M.D. (NPI 1942579008) is an individual hospitalist provider in Reno, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (17011) and active in the NPI registry since December 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942579008

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MARIO ERNESTO APONTES RUIZCredential: M.D.

Location Address1155 MILL STReno, NV 89502-1576

Mailing Address1155 Mill St Ms M14Reno, NV 89502-1576 · (775) 982-5262 · Fax (775) 982-4196

Phone(775) 982-7878

Fax(775) 982-4196

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2021

✔ NPI 1942579008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NV · 17011

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 17011 (NV)

1155 MILL ST, Reno, NV 89502

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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

Dr. Mario Ernesto Apontes Ruiz M.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 ID5092938357

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170810002832

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 6

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.

575 services299 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.

262 services126 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.

198 services195 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.

62 services61 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

33 services33 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.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Renown Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Reno, NV

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number290001

Location1155 Mill StreetReno, NV 89502 · Washoe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Reno, NV

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number290049

Location10101 Double R BlvdReno, NV 89521 · Washoe County

Emergency services

Carson Valley Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Gardnerville, NV

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number291306

Location1107 Highway 395Gardnerville, NV 89410 · Douglas County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89502 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

$131.25 typical visit price

range $57.07 – $173.24

Typical copayment $32.81 (range $14.26 – $43.31)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.60 typical visit price

range $18.27 – $140.96

Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

6 suppliers26 claims26 services$17.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

7 suppliers37 claims38 services$86.25 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.

JENNA RASSUCHINE

Emergency Medicine

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 324-4040

NICHOLAS ROSE MD

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 327-5174

DR. BROOKE TAYLOR TOLLER PHARMD

Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 982-4406

CORINNE E JOHNSON GARNER RN, APRN

Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 982-7890

DR. THOMAS S. DAVEE M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 982-7878

DR. CHRISTIE ELLIOTT MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 982-4545

LEAH KATHLEEN MACHEN M.D.

Hospitalist

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 982-7878

HAMAD RASHID ASHRAF MD

Hospitalist

1155 MILL ST
RENO, NV 89502

Washoe County (775) 982-7878

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 Mario Apontes Ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mario Apontes Ruiz is 1942579008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2011.

Where is Mario Apontes Ruiz located?

Mario Apontes Ruiz practices at 1155 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502. The listed phone number is (775) 982-7878.

What is Mario Apontes Ruiz's specialty?

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

Is Mario Apontes Ruiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mario Apontes Ruiz 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.

Is Mario Apontes Ruiz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mario Apontes Ruiz is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows Medical Center and Carson Valley Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mario Apontes Ruiz was last updated on May 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.