Quick answers
- Does Catalina Ruiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catalina 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.
- What is Catalina Ruiz's NPI number?
- 1780870311. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Catalina Ruiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3415 Lee BlvdLehigh Acres, FL 33971 (844) 342‑7935
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Catalina Ruiz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780870311 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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