Quick answers
- Does Ricardo M. Gomez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo M. Gomez 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 M. Gomez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 871 Original Medicare patients and 4,972 services for Ricardo M. Gomez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo M. Gomez's NPI number?
- 1790053528. 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 M. Gomez, 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 | 871 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,972 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)2,296 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)1,031 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)449 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)339 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)183 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%
- Heart failure69%
- COPD66%
- Diabetes63%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
Hospitals where Ricardo M. Gomez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo M. Gomez 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.
- Barstow Community HospitalBarstow, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050298
- Desert Valley HospitalVictorville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050709
- Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050327
- Providence St Mary Medical CenterApple Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050300
- Victor Valley Global Medical CenterVictorville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050517
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo M. Gomez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16850 Bear Valley RdVictorville, CA 92395 (760) 241‑8000
- 18012 Wika RdApple Valley, CA 92307 (442) 292‑2358
- 18092 Wika Rd, Suite 220Apple Valley, CA 92307 (442) 292‑2358
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo M. Gomez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Desert Valley Medical Group Inc77 clinicians in the group
- High Desert Pulmonary Associates Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Desert Valley Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 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) | 1790053528 |
| 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