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- 8230 Summa Ave Ste C, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
About Dr. Ruiz
James F. Ruiz, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Baton Rouge, LA. James is a 1982 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 427 Medicare patients across 428 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066), screening 3d breast mammography, and screening mammography. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669552188.
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
- (225) 757-0552
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8230 SUMMA AVE STE C
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
428 services · 427 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
95 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
94 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
75 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) | Billing code | G0279 |
98 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Baton Rouge 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening 3d breast mammography 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Ruiz is a radiologist in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ruiz?
Dr. Ruiz is listed at 8230 Summa Ave Ste C, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. 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 (225) 757-0552. 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 1669552188. 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 Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ruiz been practicing?
Dr. Ruiz has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ruiz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ruiz performs imaging including screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography. 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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