Quick answers
- Does Ruben C. Fragoso accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruben C. Fragoso 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 Ruben C. Fragoso see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 223 Original Medicare patients and 1,983 services for Ruben C. Fragoso. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruben C. Fragoso's NPI number?
- 1417154436. 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 Ruben C. Fragoso, 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 | 223 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,983 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)543 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)355 services
- Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)289 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)140 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)119 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol66%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)48%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Ruben C. Fragoso works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruben C. Fragoso 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.
- Adventist Health and RideoutMarysville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050133
- Enloe HealthChico, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050039
- University of California Davis Medical CenterSacramento, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050599
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruben C. Fragoso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3850 G StMerced, CA 95340 (209) 384‑6528
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruben C. Fragoso as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the Univ of Ca1,584 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Merced
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merced, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the Univ of Ca
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417154436 |
| 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