Quick answers
- Does Brenda Lopez Ruiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brenda Lopez 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 Brenda Lopez Ruiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 47 services for Brenda Lopez Ruiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brenda Lopez Ruiz's NPI number?
- 1972278521. 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 Brenda Lopez 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 47 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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 cholesterol68%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis50%
- Anxiety34%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Brenda Lopez Ruiz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brenda Lopez Ruiz 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.
- University Medical Center of El PasoEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450024
Practice locations
Addresses where Brenda Lopez Ruiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4815 Alameda AveEl Paso, TX 79905 (915) 521‑7902
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brenda Lopez Ruiz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- El Paso County Hospital District214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Texas →
Other nurse anesthetists in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in El Paso County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972278521 |
| 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