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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: August 16, 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 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. 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.

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.

What insurance does Christie Mercado Ruiz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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 10 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.