Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ricardo Vilches work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ricardo Vilches at 3 hospitals: Bartow Regional Medical Center, Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Winter Haven Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ricardo Vilches see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lakeland, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ricardo Vilches's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Ricardo Vilches accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo Vilches accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ricardo Vilches?
- (863) 688-0576, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ricardo Vilches's NPI number?
- 1699840454. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ricardo Vilches works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo Vilches at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Bartow Regional Medical CenterBartow, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100121
- Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100157
- Winter Haven HospitalWinter Haven, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100052
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo Vilches is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1745 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 (863) 688‑0576
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo Vilches as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Central Florida Kidney Care PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Lakeland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699840454 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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