Quick answers
- Does Teresita D. Ruiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Teresita D. 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 Teresita D. Ruiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 194 services for Teresita D. Ruiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Teresita D. Ruiz's NPI number?
- 1336217652. 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 Teresita D. 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 194 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)68 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)62 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)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 cholesterol61%
- High blood pressure56%
- Depression44%
- Anxiety42%
- Diabetes31%
- Arthritis31%
Hospitals where Teresita D. Ruiz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Teresita D. 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.
- Jamaica Hospital Medical CenterJamaica, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330014
Practice locations
Addresses where Teresita D. Ruiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8900 Van Wyck ExpyJamaica, NY 11418 (718) 206‑7160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Teresita D. Ruiz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Jamaica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jamaica, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336217652 |
| 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