Luis Gerardo Ruiz, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Luis Gerardo Ruiz is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Luis Gerardo Ruiz, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Washington, DC. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
700 2nd St Ne Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, Washington, DC 20002-8100
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better40.3%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-42.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
406
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,994
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $627k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 18, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
2101 E Jefferson St Kaiser Permanente Medicare Enrollment, Rockville, MD 20852-4908
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Luis Gerardo Ruiz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Luis Gerardo Ruiz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Washington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Luis Gerardo Ruiz
NPI records show Dr. Ruiz as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 346-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Luis Gerardo Ruiz
Practice Location
700 2nd St Ne Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, Washington, DC 20002-8100
Mailing Address
2101 E Jefferson St Kaiser Permanente Medicare Enrollment, Rockville, MD 20852-4908
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