TERESITA D. RUIZ MD – NPI #1336217652
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

TERESITA RUIZ is a psychiatry & neurologist located in JAMAICA, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336217652 to TERESITA RUIZ on December 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 TERESITA RUIZ below.

NPI Profile for
TERESITA D. RUIZ

NPI Number
1336217652
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
TERESITA D. RUIZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
8900 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY
JAMAICA, NY 11418
Phone: (718) 206-7061 Fax: (718) 206-7083
Mailing address
53 BEECHHURST AVE
FLORAL PARK, NY 11001-2201
Phone: (516) 775-0915 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
2084P0800X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary)		 NY 211702

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

Education
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1983
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
TERESITA RUIZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      89TH AVENUE AND VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY
      JAMAICA, NY 11418

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