Darren Patrick Ruiz, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Slidell, LA

Darren Patrick Ruiz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Slidell, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 649-8767.

Darren Patrick Ruiz is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 10708R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053314583.

Contact Information

Darren Patrick Ruiz, MD
1001 Gause Blvd,
Slidell, LA 70458-2939
(985) 649-8767
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDarren Patrick Ruiz
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience32 Years
Location1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Darren Patrick Ruiz attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053314583
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951391119
  • Enrollment ID: I20040518000652

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Darren Patrick Ruiz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053314583NPI-NPPES
1492884MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 10708R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Darren Patrick Ruiz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513
Entity NameAnesthesiology And Perioperative Medical Consultants, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396052999
PECOS PAC ID: 1951589621
Enrollment ID: O20110628000498

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Darren Patrick Ruiz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Darren Patrick Ruiz, MD
120 Innwood Dr,
Covington, LA 70433-9123

Ph: (985) 892-3225
Darren Patrick Ruiz, MD
1001 Gause Blvd,
Slidell, LA 70458-2939

Ph: (985) 649-8767

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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