Quick answers
- Does Ricardo R. Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo R. Gonzalez 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 R. Gonzalez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 63 services for Ricardo R. Gonzalez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo R. Gonzalez's NPI number?
- 1851475057. 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 R. Gonzalez, 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 63 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)17 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)11 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%
- Diabetes56%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo R. Gonzalez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 609 E Edinburg Ave, Suite AElsa, TX 78543
- 609 E Edinburg Ave A, Valley Eye CareElsa, TX 78543 (956) 262‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo R. Gonzalez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ricardo R Gonzalez Od PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ricardo R Gonzalez Od PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851475057 |
| 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
- 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