Quick answers
- Does Wilfred M. Rico accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wilfred M. Rico 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 Wilfred M. Rico see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 292 Original Medicare patients and 483 services for Wilfred M. Rico. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wilfred M. Rico's NPI number?
- 1790984730. 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 Wilfred M. Rico, 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 | 292 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 483 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)177 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)163 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)64 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)51 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%
- Diabetes64%
- Arthritis56%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
Hospitals where Wilfred M. Rico works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wilfred M. Rico 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.
- Alhambra Hospital Medical CenterAlhambra, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050281
- Greater El Monte Community HospitalSouth el Monte, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050738
- Pacifica Hospital of the ValleySun Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050378
- San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterSan Gabriel, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050132
Practice locations
Addresses where Wilfred M. Rico is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 S Raymond AveAlhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570‑1606
- 1701 Santa Anita AveSouth El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 579‑7777
- 438 W Las Tunas DrSan Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 289‑5454
- 525 N Garfield AveMonterey Park, CA 91754 (626) 573‑2222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wilfred M. Rico as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gem Medical Group Corporation57 clinicians in the group
- Andy Shen MD Inc22 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Physicians of San Gabriel Valley21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Alhambra
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alhambra, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gem Medical Group Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790984730 |
| 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