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RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS

Periodontics in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 273 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$95.16
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 273 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $95.16 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS filed 1,093 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1538259254

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,093 314% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Periodontics share within Texas

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Periodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Periodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS is a Periodontics provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS, MS. NPI: 1538259254. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS, MS credentials at 4871 FREDERICKSBURG RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78229, with a listed phone of (210) 349-5553. NPI 1538259254 was issued on 10/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIAZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,093 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 273 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4871 FREDERICKSBURG RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

Provider Details

NPI 1538259254
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS, MS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$95

Largest payer

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS. To verify RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,093
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
273
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,101
Total Day Supply
10,162
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
235 (21.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
333

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
286
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
254
Methylprednisolone
224
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
147
Tramadol Hcl
85
Clindamycin Hcl
37
Ibuprofen
18
Fluocinonide
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Periodontics Overview

How RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's 1,093 claims are above the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DIAZ.

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's specialty?
RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS specializes in Periodontics and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: DDS, MS.
How much does RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS wrote 1,093 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 273 beneficiaries.
Where is RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS located?
RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS is located at 4871 FREDERICKSBURG RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78229. Phone: (210) 349-5553.
What is RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's NPI number?
RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538259254, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS had 235 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.5%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS accept Medicare?
RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,093 Part D claims and 273 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's credentials?
RICARDO DIAZ, DDS, MS's NPI is 1538259254 with credentials DDS, MS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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