Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ruben Ruiz, M.D.
Optician · Rialto, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ruiz from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ruiz
Dr. Ruben Ruiz is an optician specialist in Rialto, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ruiz performed 6,458 Medicare services across 2,739 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ruiz received a total of $3,162 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ruiz is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in CA
$3,162 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,458
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for optician
2,739
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~323 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,339 | $0 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,107 | $80 | $151 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
630 | $10 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
582 | $8 | $30 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
521 | $0 | $61 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
427 | $0 | $28 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
387 | $54 | $104 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
195 | $127 | $204 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
149 | $1 | $20 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
106 | $9 | $65 |
| Annual depression screening | 90 | $19 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
86 | $30 | $34 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
80 | $1 | $21 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 76 | $20 | $40 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 76 | $19 | $47 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
70 | $25 | $46 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
69 | $163 | $290 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
66 | $2 | $24 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
54 | $90 | $357 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
33 | $4 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
32 | $140 | $423 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
29 | $25 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
28 | $195 | $405 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
27 | $46 | $145 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
26 | $163 | $347 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
25 | $44 | $158 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
22 | $80 | $250 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
22 | $2 | $17 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
21 | $26 | $98 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $62 | $229 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
19 | $4 | $26 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $36 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
14 | $66 | $260 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
14 | $21 | $43 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,162
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $452/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
93
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,162 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$451
2023
$426
2022
$305
2021
$75
2020
$144
2019
$963
2018
$799
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$110
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$103
Amgen Inc.
$82
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Lilly USA, LLC
$23
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merz North America, Inc.
$883
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$326
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$251
Lilly USA, LLC
$148
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$141
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
Radius Health, Inc.
$119
Amgen Inc.
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$110
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$103
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$100
Allergan, Inc.
$98
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$75
Novo Nordisk Inc
$70
PFIZER INC.
$69
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Allergan Inc.
$58
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$45
PBG PUERTO RICO LLC
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$29
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRILINTA · COLOGUARD · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GEMTESA · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · Linzess · MYRBETRIQ · Otezla · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · Tymlos · UBRELVY · XARELTO · XEOMIN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
241
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO
3.2 mi
3.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ruiz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ruiz experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ruiz performed 1,339 dexamethasone injection (steroid) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ruiz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ruiz received a total of $3,162 from 26 companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ruiz's costs compare to other opticians in Rialto?
Dr. Ruiz's average Medicare payment per service is $30. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ruiz) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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