Yvonne M Ruiz, FNP-C
Yvonne M Ruiz is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Victoria, TX with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Yvonne M Ruiz, FNP-C specializes in nursing, serving patients in Victoria, TX in independent practice. She has been in practice for 6+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.38/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1355dNPPES updated 2022-09-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.38/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.09%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas1.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
307
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
372
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,011
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $33k
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 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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$590 received from industry
33 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Yvonne M Ruiz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 5, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
1410 E Stayton Ave, Victoria, TX 77901-7061
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Yvonne M Ruiz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Yvonne M Ruiz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Victoria 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 Yvonne M Ruiz
NPI records show Dr. Ruiz as active with telehealth listed in Victoria, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (361) 575-7441.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
506 E San Antonio St, Victoria, TX 77901-6060
Mailing Address
1410 E Stayton Ave, Victoria, TX 77901-7061
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