Quick answers
- Does Antonio J. Ruiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Antonio J. Ruiz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Antonio J. Ruiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 849 Original Medicare patients and 2,138 services for Antonio J. Ruiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Antonio J. Ruiz's NPI number?
- 1033118518. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Antonio J. Ruiz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 849 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,138 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)504 services
- Screening mammography (77067)474 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)471 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)106 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)96 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety20%
Hospitals where Antonio J. Ruiz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Antonio J. Ruiz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Chesapeake General HospitalChesapeake, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490120
- Sentara Albemarle Medical CenterElizabeth City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340109
- Sentara Obici HospitalSuffolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490044
- The Outer Banks Hospital, IncNags Head, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341324
- Vidant Chowan HospitalEdenton, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341318
Practice locations
Addresses where Antonio J. Ruiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1138 N Rd StElizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 335‑4890
- 300 Medical PkwyChesapeake, VA 23320
- 4800 S Croatan HwyNags Head, NC 27959 (758) 312‑4047
- 534 Caratoke HwyMoyock, NC 27958 (252) 435‑6621
- 736 Battlefield Blvd NChesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 312‑6102
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Antonio J. Ruiz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Group151 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Elizabeth City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elizabeth City, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Chesapeake Regional Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033118518 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians