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Anesthesiology

Ricardo L. Ayala, MD

Works at hospitals in Stuart, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Ricardo L. Ayala, MD is an anesthesiologist at 200 SE Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL 34994. Phone: (772) 287-5200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricardo L. Ayala had 114 Original Medicare patients and 408 services. NPI 1215900998. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 200 SE Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL 34994 · Directions
  • Phone: (772) 287‑5200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital
  • Group practice: Treasure Coast Anesthesia Group PA
  • Medical school: Ponce School Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ricardo L. Ayala, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ricardo L. Ayala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo L. Ayala 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 L. Ayala see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 408 services for Ricardo L. Ayala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricardo L. Ayala's NPI number?
1215900998. 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 L. Ayala, 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 patients114
Services billed to Medicare408
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)75 services
  2. Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring (93503)58 services
  3. Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)47 services
  4. Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine (00567)41 services
  5. Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound (93313)37 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease75%
  • Atrial fibrillation54%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Heart failure48%

Hospitals where Ricardo L. Ayala works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo L. Ayala 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ricardo L. Ayala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo L. Ayala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Treasure Coast Anesthesia Group PA104 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Stuart

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stuart, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Treasure Coast Anesthesia Group PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPonce School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215900998
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians