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Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (CMS: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Temple, TX
- NPI 1215439708
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2401 S 31St St
Temple, TX 765080001
(254) 724-2111 - Mailing address
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Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 7, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Texas #48799 · Iowa #SP-0234 · Iowa #R-11075
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215439708. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
549
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$58,046
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 112 | 85 | $91 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 111 | 38 | $111 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 95 | 61 | $133 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 62 | 27 | $74 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 41 | 31 | $11 | |
93264 |
Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure sensor, up to 30 days | 30 | 16 | $33 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 30 | 11 | $198 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 24 | 24 | $168 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 18 | 18 | $124 | |
93451 |
Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement | 15 | 14 | $97 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,705
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 41 | $3,455.01 | |
| ABIOMED | 3 | $1,147.81 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $71.44 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $31.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,948
Patients
641
Total drug cost
$706,720
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 319 | 61 | $276,149 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 266 | 59 | $2,308 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 264 | 41 | $235,177 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 260 | 58 | $3,583 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 216 | 42 | $2,769 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 212 | 47 | $2,834 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 212 | 55 | $11,934 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 211 | 43 | $1,201 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 186 | 32 | $140,229 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 173 | 47 | $6,887 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque practices Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Temple, TX.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque practice?
Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque practices at 2401 S 31St St, Temple, TX 765080001. Office phone: 2547242111.
What is Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215439708, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Ruiz Duque commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.