ELVIN G. RUIZ MD – NPI #1568538379
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.

ELVIN RUIZ is a psychiatry & neurologist located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568538379 to ELVIN RUIZ on November 27, 2006. 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 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 15 years ago on May 22, 2011. 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 ELVIN RUIZ below.

NPI Profile for
ELVIN G. RUIZ

NPI Number
1568538379
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ELVIN G. RUIZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
310 WEST 72ND ST
SUITE 1F
NEW YORK, NY 10023
Phone: (917) 265-8544 Fax: (917) 338-1905
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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 143612
2084S0012X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Sleep Medicine
NY 143612

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.