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RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C

Physician Assistant in CERRITOS, California. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 494 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$289.74
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C filed 2,960 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in CERRITOS, California, prescribing 98% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$289.74
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,960 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2018

NPI 1326516717

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,960 275% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Physician Assistant share within California

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 17100 NORWALK BLVD BLDG SUITE101, CERRITOS, CA, 90703, with a listed phone of (562) 860-2111. NPI 1326516717 was issued on 11/05/2018. 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 2,960 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 494 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $233K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

17100 NORWALK BLVD BLDG SUITE101
CERRITOS, CA 90703

Provider Details

NPI 1326516717
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/05/2018

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 RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$290

Largest payer

Amgen 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C. To verify RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 2,960 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.

2,960
Total Claims
$233K
Total Drug Cost
494
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,824
Total Day Supply
109,205
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$157K
Generic Drug Cost
$76K
Opioid Claims
128 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
84% female / 16% male
Age Distribution
<65: 94, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 112, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C 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
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
539
Prednisone
521
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
272
Baclofen
223
Alendronate Sodium
206
Gabapentin
170
Diclofenac Sodium
158
Meloxicam
119
Methylprednisolone
119
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
81

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's 2,960 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's specialty?
RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CERRITOS, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C wrote 2,960 Medicare Part D claims totaling $233K in drug costs for 494 beneficiaries.
Where is RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C located?
RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C is located at 17100 NORWALK BLVD BLDG SUITE101, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. Phone: (562) 860-2111.
What is RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's NPI number?
RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326516717, issued on 11/05/2018.
Does RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $157K in brand drug costs.
Does RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C had 128 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C accept Medicare?
RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,960 Part D claims and 494 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's credentials?
RUEL RAMIREZ, PA-C's NPI is 1326516717 with credentials PA-C. 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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