Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD

Family Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1861573230
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5427 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 900224101
(323) 869-1900
fax (323) 869-5362

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G76685

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861573230. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$50
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ViiV Healthcare Company 1 $29.76
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $20.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$50

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,501
Patients
1,618
Total drug cost
$463,280
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 696 264 $15,022
Metformin Hcl Generic 505 170 $6,612
Lisinopril Generic 423 156 $5,396
Omeprazole Generic 403 120 $4,352
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 300 118 $5,149
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 288 123 $9,334
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 253 98 $386,741
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 246 79 $2,009
Losartan Potassium Generic 245 85 $3,498
Gabapentin Generic 231 93 $5,134

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ricardo Puertas's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Puertas practices Family Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Puertas practice?
Dr. Ricardo Puertas practices at 5427 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900224101. Office phone: 3238691900.
What is Dr. Ricardo Puertas's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Puertas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861573230, issued by NPPES.