2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1992719074 MD
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WALTER RAMIREZ, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in MIAMI, Florida. 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 · 236 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$545.91
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WALTER RAMIREZ, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MIAMI, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 236 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $545.91 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,418 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
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.

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1992719074

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,418 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Florida

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in MIAMI, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1992719074. 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.

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8000 SW 117TH AVE STE PHB1, MIAMI, FL, 33183, with a listed phone of (305) 559-9860. NPI 1992719074 was issued on 07/27/2006. 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 1,418 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $352K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

8000 SW 117TH AVE STE PHB1
MIAMI, FL 33183

Provider Details

NPI 1992719074
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

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 WALTER RAMIREZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$546

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WALTER RAMIREZ, MD. To verify WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,418 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.

1,418
Total Claims
$352K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,674
Total Day Supply
109,807
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$319K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 92, 85+: 43

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
152
Ezetimibe
116
Rosuvastatin Calcium
112
Losartan Potassium
95
Eliquis
Apixaban
91
Amlodipine Besylate
90
Carvedilol
81
Metoprolol Succinate
71
Metoprolol Tartrate
59
Lisinopril
49

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How WALTER RAMIREZ, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's 1,418 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's specialty?
WALTER RAMIREZ, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in MIAMI, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does WALTER RAMIREZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER RAMIREZ, MD wrote 1,418 Medicare Part D claims totaling $352K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
What is WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's Medicare quality score?
WALTER RAMIREZ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WALTER RAMIREZ, MD located?
WALTER RAMIREZ, MD is located at 8000 SW 117TH AVE STE PHB1, MIAMI, FL, 33183. Phone: (305) 559-9860.
What is WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's NPI number?
WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992719074, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does WALTER RAMIREZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $319K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WALTER RAMIREZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER RAMIREZ, MD accept Medicare?
WALTER RAMIREZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,418 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's credentials?
WALTER RAMIREZ, MD's NPI is 1992719074 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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