Physician Profile
Erica M. Ruiz, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ruiz
Based in La Quinta, CA, Erica M. Ruiz, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Erica is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Erica cared for 837 Medicare patients across 1,496 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes, and brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servi. NPI 1215191184 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 564-9205
- Email not available
Practice Locations
47110 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 203
La Quinta, CA 92253
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,496 services · 837 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone medical discussion provided by nonphysician professional, 21-30 minutes | Treatment | 98968 |
117 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
36 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
36 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Telephone medical discussion provided by nonphysician professional, 5-10 minutes | Treatment | 98966 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
279 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
222 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servi | Billing code | G2012 |
126 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in La Quinta 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Telephone medical discussion provided by nonphysician professional, 21-30 minutes 2
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a family practice in La Quinta, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ruiz?
Dr. Ruiz is listed at 47110 Washington St Suite 203, La Quinta, CA 92253. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ruiz?
The number on file is (760) 564-9205. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruiz's NPI number?
Dr. Ruiz's National Provider Identifier is 1215191184. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ruiz's medical education?
Dr. Ruiz attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ruiz been practicing?
Dr. Ruiz has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ruiz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ruiz provides treatments such as telephone medical discussion provided by nonphysician professional, 21-30 minutes and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ruiz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ruiz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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