Quick answers
- Does Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez 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 Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 852 Original Medicare patients and 2,842 services for Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez's NPI number?
- 1831362300. 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 Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez, 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 | 852 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,842 |
| Different services or procedures | 86 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)721 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)395 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)316 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)237 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)115 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%
- Ischemic heart disease64%
- Heart failure56%
- Arthritis53%
- Atrial fibrillation47%
Hospitals where Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez 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.
- Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040055
- Baptist Health - Van BurenVan Buren, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040018
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040114
- Baxter HealthMountain Home, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040027
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Dodson Ave, Suite 60Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 709‑7325
- 3343 Springhill Dr, Suite 1035North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 975‑7676
- 555 W 6th StMountain Home, AR 72653 (870) 425‑8288
- 624 Hospital DrMountain Home, AR 72653 (870) 508‑1080
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baptist Health105 clinicians in the group
- Baptist Health Services98 clinicians in the group
- Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc59 clinicians in the group
- Baxter Regional Enterprises, LLC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baptist Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831362300 |
| 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