Quick answers
- Does Ricardo A. Gauthier accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo A. Gauthier 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 Ricardo A. Gauthier see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 377 Original Medicare patients and 1,257 services for Ricardo A. Gauthier. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo A. Gauthier's NPI number?
- 1073531992. 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 Ricardo A. Gauthier, 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 | 377 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,257 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)384 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)384 services
- Test to assess by hearing by examining the repetition of real words versus nonsense words (92571)384 services
- Vemp testing of upper and lower branches of inner ear nerve with interpretation and report (92519)15 services
- Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears (92537)15 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Depression25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo A. Gauthier is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Madrid Blvd, Unit 214Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 505‑0400
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073531992 |
| 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
- 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