Quick answers
- Does Jorge Hernandez Ruiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jorge Hernandez 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Jorge Hernandez Ruiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 121 Original Medicare patients and 414 services for Jorge Hernandez Ruiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jorge Hernandez Ruiz's NPI number?
- 1952391641. 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 Jorge Hernandez Ruiz, 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 414 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)142 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)75 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)56 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)43 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)25 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%
- Diabetes63%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Arthritis36%
- Heart failure18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jorge Hernandez Ruiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2225 Ponce By Pass, Suite 802Ponce, PR 00717 (817) 841‑7030
- 2225 Suite 802 Ponce By PassPonce, PR 00717
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Ponce
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ponce, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952391641 |
| 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