Quick answers
- Does Ricardo L. Carrau accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo L. Carrau 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 Ricardo L. Carrau see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 219 Original Medicare patients and 715 services for Ricardo L. Carrau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo L. Carrau's NPI number?
- 1740252691. 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 L. Carrau, 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 | 219 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 715 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)65 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)57 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Ricardo L. Carrau works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo L. Carrau 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.
- Ohio State University State Health SystemColumbus, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360085
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo L. Carrau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 460 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210 (614) 366‑3687
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo L. Carrau as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- OSU Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery LLC70 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in OSU Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 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) | 1740252691 |
| 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