Luis James Ruiz, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Alpine, TX

Luis James Ruiz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Alpine, Texas. His current practice location is 2600 N State Highway 118, Alpine, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (432) 837-0400.

Luis James Ruiz is licensed to practice in Texas (license number U4325) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1922568559.

Contact Information

Luis James Ruiz, MD
2600 N State Highway 118,
Alpine, TX 79830-2002
(432) 837-0400
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameLuis James Ruiz
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location2600 N State Highway 118, Alpine, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922568559
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/20/2019
  • Last Update Date: 06/19/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385978394
  • Enrollment ID: I20230626002254

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Luis James Ruiz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922568559NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology U4325 (Texas)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Luis James Ruiz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBig Bend Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629271630
PECOS PAC ID: 7214918036
Enrollment ID: O20040527000602

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Luis James Ruiz, MD
2600 N State Highway 118,
Alpine, TX 79830-2002

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Luis James Ruiz, MD
2600 N State Highway 118,
Alpine, TX 79830-2002

Ph: (432) 837-0400

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