Quick answers
- Does Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez 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 Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 385 Original Medicare patients and 1,158 services for Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez's NPI number?
- 1780815258. 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 Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez, 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 | 385 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,158 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)311 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)212 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)160 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)107 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)79 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes65%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Arthritis39%
Hospitals where Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez 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.
- Eastern New Mexico Medical CenterRoswell, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320006
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320009
- Lovelace Women's HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320017
- Plains Regional Medical CenterClovis, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320022
- Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320021
Practice locations
Addresses where Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3821 Masthead St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 994‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thelmo Fidel Barrantes-Ramirez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Renal Medicine Associates Ltd.37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Renal Medicine Associates Ltd.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1780815258 |
| 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