Physician Profile
Jorge Hernandez Ruiz, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hernandez Ruiz
Jorge Hernandez Ruiz, MD is a healthcare provider in Ponce, PR specializing in ophthalmology. Jorge trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Jorge provided 385 services to 302 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1952391641.
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
- (787) 841-7030
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2225 EDIFICIO PARRA SUITE 802 PONCE BY PASS
Ponce, PR 00717
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
385 services · 302 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
142 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
75 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 2
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 eye doctors in Ponce 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 7
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hernandez Ruiz?
Dr. Hernandez Ruiz is an eye doctor in Ponce, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hernandez Ruiz's address?
Dr. Hernandez Ruiz is listed at 2225 Edificio Parra Suite 802 Ponce By Pass, Ponce, PR 00717. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hernandez Ruiz?
The number on file is (787) 841-7030. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hernandez Ruiz?
Dr. Hernandez Ruiz's National Provider Identifier is 1952391641. 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
Where did Dr. Hernandez Ruiz train?
Dr. Hernandez Ruiz attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hernandez Ruiz have?
Dr. Hernandez Ruiz has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hernandez Ruiz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hernandez Ruiz performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hernandez Ruiz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hernandez Ruiz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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