2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1679153779 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in EL PASO, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 361 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$154.08
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EL PASO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 361 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $154.08 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER filed 4,961 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EL PASO, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2021

NPI 1679153779

Primary specialty

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician

Niche

785 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,961 213% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,586

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within Texas

1. Geriatric Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Psychiatry Physician) — 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 SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in EL PASO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER. NPI: 1679153779. 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 SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 812 N VIRGINIA ST STE 211B, EL PASO, TX, 79902, with a listed phone of (915) 218-1930. NPI 1679153779 was issued on 04/12/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SWATTS 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 4,961 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 361 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $744K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 785 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 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

812 N VIRGINIA ST STE 211B
EL PASO, TX 79902

Provider Details

NPI 1679153779
Specialty Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LOS CERROS MEDICAL LLC
EL PASO, TX
MEDICAL OFFICE FORCE
EL PASO, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$154

Largest payer

Solventum Corporation

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 SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER. To verify RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 4,961 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

4,961
Total Claims
$744K
Total Drug Cost
361
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,886
Total Day Supply
248,446
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$474K
Generic Drug Cost
$266K
Opioid Claims
70 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
179

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.01
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 110, 65-74: 50, 75-84: 99, 85+: 102

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
236
Levothyroxine Sodium
203
Amlodipine Besylate
146
Omeprazole
129
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
129
Metformin Hcl
128
Trazodone Hcl
120
Lisinopril
118
Tamsulosin Hcl
100
Gabapentin
99

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

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview

How RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

785
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider

RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 4,961 claims are above the specialty average of 1,586.

Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in EL PASO, Texas. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 4,961 Medicare Part D claims totaling $744K in drug costs for 361 beneficiaries.
Where is RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 812 N VIRGINIA ST STE 211B, EL PASO, TX, 79902. Phone: (915) 218-1930.
What is RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679153779, issued on 04/12/2021.
Does RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $474K in brand drug costs.
Does RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 785 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,961 Part D claims and 361 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
RICARDO SWATTS, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1679153779 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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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