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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Ricardo V. Bellera, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · The Woodlands, TX · Humble, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Ricardo V. Bellera, MD is a cardiologist at 18835 McKay Dr, Humble, TX 77338. Phone: (832) 644-8930. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricardo V. Bellera had 800 Original Medicare patients and 1,996 services. NPI 1285860080. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ricardo V. Bellera, 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 V. Bellera accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo V. Bellera may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ricardo V. Bellera see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 800 Original Medicare patients and 1,996 services for Ricardo V. Bellera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricardo V. Bellera's NPI number?
1285860080. 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 V. Bellera, 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 patients800
Services billed to Medicare1,996
Different services or procedures67
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)315 services
  2. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)293 services
  3. Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)275 services
  4. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)172 services
  5. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)144 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%

Hospitals where Ricardo V. Bellera works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo V. Bellera 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 V. Bellera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Rajiv Agarwal MD PA20 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Humble

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Humble, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Rajiv Agarwal MD PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285860080
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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