Ruben Edgardo Perez, MD
With over 33 years in internal medicine, Ruben Edgardo Perez, MD is a long-established internist in Winter Haven. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2413dNPPES updated 2019-09-26 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
350 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4113
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.93/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.28%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
1.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
322
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
764
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,414
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.40M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Arthritis.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$58 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Ruben Edgardo Perez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1993)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501322
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Ruben Edgardo Perez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruben Edgardo Perez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Winter Haven 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 Ruben Edgardo Perez
NPI records show Dr. Perez as active with telehealth listed in Winter Haven, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (863) 595-4130.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
350 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4113
Mailing Address
350 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4113
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