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Psychiatry

Teresita D. Ruiz, MD

Works at hospitals in Jamaica, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Teresita D. Ruiz, MD is a psychiatrist at 8900 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY 11418. Phone: (718) 206-7160. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Teresita D. Ruiz had 36 Original Medicare patients and 194 services. NPI 1336217652. 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: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 8900 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY 11418 · Directions
  • Phone: (718) 206‑7160
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
  • Group practice: Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC
  • Medical school: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine · graduated 1983 (43 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Teresita D. Ruiz, 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 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 patients36
Services billed to Medicare194
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients62

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)68 services
  2. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)62 services
  3. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Teresita D. Ruiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other psychiatrists in Jamaica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jamaica, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336217652
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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