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DR. CHRISTIE MERCADO RUIZ OD
NPI 1992233423
Optometrist in San Juan, PR

Active since May 29, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
30 CALLE WASHINGTON # LOCAL5, SAN JUAN, PR 00907(787) 722-0215 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, May 29, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Christie Mercado Ruiz Od NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTIE MERCADO RUIZ OD (NPI 1992233423) is an individual optometrist in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (728-0417) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992233423
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTIE MERCADO RUIZCredential: OD
Location Address30 CALLE WASHINGTON # LOCAL5San Juan, PR 00907-1589
Mailing Address30 Calle Washington # Local5San Juan, PR 00907-1589 · (787) 722-0215
Phone(787) 722-0215
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSInternational American University At Puerto Rico - School Of OptometryGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1992233423 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 728-0417
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.

Accepted Insurance

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

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

Dr. Christie Mercado Ruiz Od 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 ID3072854983
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190402002327
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christie Mercado Ruiz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

M & m Optical Shop Corp
Optometrist
130 MARGINAL MTZ NADAL, LOS JARDINES SHOPPING CTR
Guaynabo, PR 00969
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Grupo Optometrico Altamira LLC
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356935340 (787) 625-9144
J & f Optical Service Incorporated
Optometrist
B275 CARR 693, DORAMAR PLAZA
Dorado, PR 00646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265978852 (787) 980-8008
M & m Optical Shop Corp
Optometrist
1900 AVE J T PINERO, ALTAMIRA XTRA SHOPPING CENTER
San Juan, PR 00921
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760465066 (787) 782-2175

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00907 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

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 Christie Mercado Ruiz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christie Mercado Ruiz is 1992233423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2017.

Where is Christie Mercado Ruiz located?

Christie Mercado Ruiz practices at 30 Calle Washington # Local5, San Juan, PR 00907. The listed phone number is (787) 722-0215.

What is Christie Mercado Ruiz's specialty?

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

Is Christie Mercado Ruiz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christie Mercado 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christie Mercado Ruiz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christie Mercado Ruiz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: M & m Optical Shop Corp (Guaynabo, PR), J & f Optical Service Incorporated (Dorado, PR) and M & m Optical Shop Corp (San Juan, PR). 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 Christie Mercado Ruiz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christie Mercado Ruiz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Christie Mercado Ruiz 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 Christie Mercado Ruiz was last updated on October 7, 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.