Rafael Ruiz, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Rafael Ruiz is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Dallas, TX with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in psychiatry & neurology, Rafael Ruiz, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Dallas. He has been in practice for 26+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and schizophrenia (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4918dNPPES updated 2012-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
90
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
243
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,805
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.25M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Schizophrenia.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$150 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Rafael Ruiz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
26 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Rafael Ruiz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rafael Ruiz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Dallas 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 Rafael Ruiz
Dr. Ruiz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 770-1032.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rafael Ruiz
Practice Location
7808 Clodus Fields Dr, Dallas, TX 75251-2206
Mailing Address
7808 Clodus Fields Dr, Dallas, TX 75251-2206
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