Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Ruben, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Sacramento, CA

  • NPI 1881848521
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 Alhambra Blvd Ste 400
Sacramento, CA 958165243
(916) 733-5098
Mailing address
Po Box 255228
Sacramento, CA 958655228

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 16, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C175419

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881848521. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,117
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$125,921
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 605 239 $135
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 105 26 $1
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 97 97 $136
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 58 57 $30
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 54 53 $74
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 52 51 $190
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 48 48 $173
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 48 40 $96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 24 22 $69
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 13 12 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 89 peers in this city , average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,752
Patients
565
Total drug cost
$123,780
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 251 85 $3,544
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 177 62 $2,148
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 162 50 $2,838
Losartan Potassium Generic 138 45 $1,873
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 128 27 $4,295
Omeprazole Generic 116 46 $2,494
Trazodone Hcl Generic 100 33 $1,721
Lisinopril Generic 99 40 $880
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 92 31 $2,219
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 90 32 $1,665

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Ruben's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Ruben practices Family Medicine Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Ruben practice?
Dr. Richard Ruben practices at 1201 Alhambra Blvd Ste 400, Sacramento, CA 958165243. Office phone: 9167335098.
What is Dr. Richard Ruben's NPI?
Dr. Richard Ruben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881848521, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Ruben accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Ruben accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Ruben commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.