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Active NPI 1023216835 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ricardo Cestero , MD

Internal Medicine • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ricardo Cestero, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, Dr. Cestero delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10835 N 25TH AVE.

Dr. Cestero is affiliated with Ridgewood Physician Services, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10835 N 25th Ave
Suite 115

Phoenix, AZ 850294751

Telephone 6027890344
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hospitalists Of Arizona, Llc Facility NPI 1578564860

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Phoenix, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +2.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 25.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
726 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (2967 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cestero (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Phoenix Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
352 317 $1331.00 $169.17
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
26 18 $474.00 $76.71
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
25 24 $1470.00 $208.73
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
15 11 $683.00 $114.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-28
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AZ 37307

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PR 16067

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME98591

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ridgewood Physician Services, Llc

40100 Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 338375906

Phone: 8634224971

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #37307 in AZ)

NPI Profile Active June 23, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2008

Registered at 10835 N 25TH AVE, SUITE 115, PHOENIX, AZ 850294751 (Tel: 6027890344)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2008

Registered at 1001 E PLAYA DEL NORTE DR, SUITE 4402, TEMPE, AZ 852812176 (Tel: 4805608645)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2008

Recorded as RICARDO CESTERO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2008

Internal Medicine (License #37307 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 03, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023216835
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 03, 2007
Last Update: April 28, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1001 E Playa Del Norte Dr, Suite 4402

Tempe, AZ 852812176

Phone: 4805608645

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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