Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Ruiz, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1063506269
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #H5203

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063506269. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
147
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$20,539
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00700 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper front abdomen 54 52 $116
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 26 24 $165
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 26 25 $232
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 16 16 $45
00532 Anesthesia for access to central vein 13 13 $116
00860 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen outside abdominal cavity 12 11 $141

In context: peer comparison

Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Ruiz's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ruiz practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ruiz practice?
Dr. Joseph Ruiz practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Joseph Ruiz's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063506269, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ruiz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ruiz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Ruiz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on upper front abdomen (HCPCS 00700); Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (HCPCS 00520); Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.