VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA MD – NPI #1265805295
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA is a physician located in MAYAGUEZ, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265805295 to VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA on November 13, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jul 27, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA below.

NPI Profile for
VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA

NPI Number
1265805295
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
CARR 3356 KM 1
BO BATEYES
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680
Phone: (787) 718-2747 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 1567
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681
Phone: (787) 718-2747 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 27, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207QH0002X
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 NY 19189
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 PR 19189

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VICTOR RUIZ-GARCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AUXILIO MUTUO HOSPITAL
      PONCE DE LEON AVENUE STOP 37 1/2
      SAN JUAN, PR 00918
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SERVICIOS DE SALUD EN EL HOGAR MENONITA
      BO BAIROA CARR 1 KM 34 9
      CAGUAS, PR 00725

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