Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Ochoa, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Harlingen, TX

  • NPI 1841270865
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5505 S Expressway 77 Ste 304
Harlingen, TX 785503222
(956) 421-4966
fax (956) 421-4689
Mailing address
Po Box 531461
Harlingen, TX 785531461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2026
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L1417
Medicaid (6)
TX #157945008 · TX #157945006 · TX #157945007 · TX #181442802 · TX #181442803 · TX #181442801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841270865. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
787
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$57,877
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 463 93 $79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 95 58 $123
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 67 47 $8
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 38 38 $124
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 31 31 $79
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 30 30 $18
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 27 27 $18
81003 Automated urinalysis test 20 17 $2
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 16 14 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Harlingen Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$109
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $51.88
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $34.16
Amgen INC. 1 $23.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$109

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,233
Patients
723
Total drug cost
$34,540
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alprazolam Generic 266 41 $4,210
Lisinopril Generic 255 82 $2,763
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 179 55 $2,338
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 177 59 $2,978
Metformin Hcl Generic 162 66 $1,694
Tramadol Hcl Generic 150 43 $1,261
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 148 34 $4,840
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 146 23 $1,328
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 126 41 $2,334
Azithromycin Generic 111 74 $498

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricardo Ochoa's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Ochoa practices Family Medicine Physician in Harlingen, TX.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Ochoa practice?
Dr. Ricardo Ochoa practices at 5505 S Expressway 77 Ste 304, Harlingen, TX 785503222. Office phone: 9564214966.
What is Dr. Ricardo Ochoa's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Ochoa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841270865, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Ochoa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Ochoa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Ochoa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.