Dr Ricardo Avena, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Fresno, CA

Dr Ricardo Avena, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand" physician in Fresno, California. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Randi A Galli Md Inc and his current practice location is 2139 E Beechwood Ave, Fresno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 322-6600.

Dr Ricardo Avena is licensed to practice in California (license number A87681) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1114903648.

Contact Information

Dr Ricardo Avena, MD
2139 E Beechwood Ave,
Fresno, CA 93720-0340
(559) 322-6600
(559) 322-4625



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ricardo Avena
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location2139 E Beechwood Ave, Fresno, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ricardo Avena graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114903648
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789644931
  • Enrollment ID: I20041013000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ricardo Avena such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114903648NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0105XSurgery - Surgery Of The Hand A87681 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital
Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Randi A Galli Md Inc27694429615

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Entity NameRandi A Galli Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124003165
PECOS PAC ID: 2769442961
Enrollment ID: O20041012001515

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ricardo Avena, MD
2139 E Beechwood Ave,
Fresno, CA 93720-0340

Ph: (559) 322-6600
Dr Ricardo Avena, MD
2139 E Beechwood Ave,
Fresno, CA 93720-0340

Ph: (559) 322-6600

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