2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1053521989 M.D.
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RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.

Hepatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 396 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Industry payments
$2.6K
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. filed 1,665 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hepatology Physician in EL PASO, Texas.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,665 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2007

NPI 1053521989

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,665 107% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Hepatology Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hepatology 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).

RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1250 E CLIFF DR STE 2B, EL PASO, TX, 79902, with a listed phone of (915) 356-3939. NPI 1053521989 was issued on 05/22/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAMIREZ 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 1,665 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 396 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend. 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.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

1250 E CLIFF DR STE 2B
EL PASO, TX 79902

Provider Details

NPI 1053521989
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/22/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. 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.

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK, INC
SAN ANTONIO, TX
EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
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 RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

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 RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.. To verify RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'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.

1,665
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
396
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,942
Total Day Supply
81,834
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Antibiotic Claims
224

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.31
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 231, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
204
Omeprazole
145
Dicyclomine Hcl
116
Furosemide
112
Spironolactone
108
Ursodiol
100
Lactulose
83
Ocaliva
Obeticholic Acid
63
Pantoprazole Sodium
60
Pioglitazone Hcl
44

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s 1,665 claims are above the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s specialty?
RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in EL PASO, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. wrote 1,665 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 396 beneficiaries.
Where is RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. located?
RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. is located at 1250 E CLIFF DR STE 2B, EL PASO, TX, 79902. Phone: (915) 356-3939.
What is RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053521989, issued on 05/22/2007.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xifaxan, Omeprazole, Dicyclomine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,665 Part D claims and 396 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s credentials?
RUBEN RAMIREZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1053521989 with credentials M.D.. 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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