Active NPI 1235132549 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ignacio Rua , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery • Miami, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ignacio Rua, MD is a certified Surgery - Vascular Surgery practicing in Miami, FL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1989, Dr. Rua delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8950 N KENDALL DR STE 504W.

Dr. Rua maintains professional affiliations with Surgical Group Of Miami Llc, Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc, American Access Care Of Miami, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8950 N Kendall Dr Ste 504w

Miami, FL 331762127

Telephone 3052742030

Fax 7865357053

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc Facility NPI 1891893343

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Miami, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +10.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

36 Specialists

Practicing in Miami, FL (412 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rua (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Miami Specialty Average (26.7 Years) 26.7 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
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	155	153	$200.00	$34.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	60	$240.00	$94.41
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	54	53	$200.00	$34.82
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	43	42	$132.00	$21.83
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	23	23	$172.00	$40.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$260.00	$119.00
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	19	19	$172.00	$40.20
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	15	15	$164.00	$39.97
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$126.00	$19.38
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$495.00	$238.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	147	143	$200.00	$36.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	32	$121.00	$58.50
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	45	42	$132.00	$23.23
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	38	38	$172.00	$41.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$260.00	$121.21
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	11	11	$200.00	$35.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	180	174	$200.00	$38.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	63	$240.00	$97.80
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	49	49	$172.00	$43.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$260.00	$123.47
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	41	40	$132.00	$23.99
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	20	$175.00	$42.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$459.00	$112.13
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	14	$495.00	$269.04
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	13	13	$139.77	$20.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,661	63	$2.00	$0.12
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	270	263	$200.00	$36.86
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	76	76	$172.00	$42.70
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	64	63	$132.00	$24.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	40	$240.15	$98.30
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	44	36	$1991.00	$787.57
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	33	27	$512.00	$205.30
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	33	27	$2990.00	$1196.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$260.00	$123.49
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	28	25	$3554.00	$1423.81
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	17	17	$164.00	$41.43
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	16	11	$1815.00	$727.39
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	15	15	$131.00	$24.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,305	60	$2.00	$0.11
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	192	191	$200.00	$38.84
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	76	76	$132.00	$24.51
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	55	55	$172.00	$44.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	26	$240.00	$82.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	33	$100.00	$50.29
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	35	32	$1885.00	$759.31
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	31	28	$3500.00	$1413.73
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	27	25	$3129.00	$1264.92
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	24	22	$537.00	$217.05
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$170.00	$84.17
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	21	21	$164.00	$43.45
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	20	18	$495.00	$248.62
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	17	$147.00	$21.12
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	15	14	$1290.00	$872.27
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	12	$256.00	$102.67
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	12	11	$1869.00	$751.43
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	11	11	$48.00	$14.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	7,460	99	$2.00	$0.12
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	192	187	$200.00	$38.89
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	75	60	$1726.88	$692.17
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	71	68	$132.00	$25.44
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	64	64	$172.00	$45.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	50	$100.75	$48.62
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	50	40	$3371.00	$1366.92
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	42	20	$151.43	$79.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	31	$218.49	$80.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	35	35	$169.43	$81.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	26	$450.00	$221.91
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	20	20	$164.00	$43.24
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	13	13	$460.31	$189.56
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	12	$740.77	$223.82
36909 Permanent blockage of hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist	12	12	$5098.67	$1913.03
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$239.00	$96.13
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	11	11	$85.00	$27.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	5,545	79	$2.00	$0.12
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	161	160	$200.00	$38.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	95	92	$450.00	$221.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	62	$162.35	$77.93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	75	37	$158.93	$79.09
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	70	51	$1628.00	$641.74
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	66	66	$172.00	$44.64
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	56	53	$132.00	$25.06
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	42	30	$3349.00	$1319.83
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	36	34	$164.00	$43.48
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	36	36	$68.00	$15.72
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	32	31	$430.00	$206.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	29	$234.00	$114.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$165.00	$80.82
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	24	23	$1560.00	$235.80
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	21	19	$340.00	$215.86
36800 Insertion of tube connecting vein to vein for hemodialysis	20	19	$300.00	$144.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$240.00	$117.97
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	18	17	$1700.00	$840.46
93924 Ultrasound study of arteries of both legs at rest and exercise	16	14	$366.00	$170.22
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	13	12	$55.00	$29.40
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	12	$225.00	$88.54
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	11	11	$300.00	$148.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	5,775	92	$2.00	$0.12
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	179	176	$200.00	$38.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	68	$81.70	$77.03
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	92	39	$80.00	$77.51
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	82	81	$225.00	$219.73
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	66	61	$1552.00	$610.95
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	51	30	$3266.00	$1285.45
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	47	47	$172.00	$44.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	30	$120.00	$114.18
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	43	42	$132.00	$24.10
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	35	35	$219.43	$202.98
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	29	29	$164.00	$41.34
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	28	28	$88.04	$80.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	24	$88.08	$46.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$131.86	$117.50
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	17	$225.00	$88.35
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	17	17	$35.00	$15.66
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	17	17	$455.06	$177.73
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	17	17	$131.00	$25.48
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	13	$330.00	$264.08
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	14	13	$215.57	$209.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$185.00	$177.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-04

Surgery - Vascular Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License FL ME66659

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME-0066659

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

378835-100 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare

17-02166 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield

26637 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Neighborhood Health Plan

0005060 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Avmed

232462 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

853309 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

1673686001 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Jackson Memorial

172278 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

6200 Sw 72nd St Mci Benign Urology, South Miami, FL 331434831

Phone: 7865962000

Surgical Group Of Miami Llc

9555 Sw 162 Ave, Miami, FL 331966408

Phone: 3052742030

Surgical Group Of Miami Llc

8950 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 331762144

Phone: 3052742030

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL 330337600

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

6200 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 331434831

Phone: 7866628928

Surgical Group Of Miami Llc

6200 Sw 73 St, South Miami, FL 331434679

Phone: 3052742030

Surgical Group Of Miami Llc

975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL 330337600

Phone: 3052742030

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL 331462008

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

6200 Sw 72 St, South Miami, FL 331434831

Phone: 7866620600

Surgical Group Of Miami Llc

8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 331762118

Phone: 3052742030

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 331762118

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

9555 Sw 162nd Ave, Miami, FL 331966408

Phone: 7864672000

American Access Care Of Miami, Llc

9200 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL 331562703

Phone: 3056701044

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc

8950 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 331762139

Phone: 3052719777

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

16 Associated Practitioners

Jose Lemus Siguence , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033960976

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Michael Shumaker , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1093397705

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lorena Friedel Acra Bouchereau , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1215704325

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Alejandra Patino , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1225547417

Physician Assistant

Jaylene Azconegui , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1275254427

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Howard Katzman , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1306849724

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 04, 2025

Registered at 8950 N KENDALL DR STE 504W, MIAMI, FL 331762127 (Tel: 3052742030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 04, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 198054, ATLANTA, GA 303848054 (Tel: 7866627980)

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NPI Profile Active December 13, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2013

Registered at 8950 N. KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 504-W, MIAMI, FL 331762144 (Tel: 3052742030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2013

Registered at 8950 N. KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 504-W, MIAMI, FL 331762144 (Tel: 3052742030)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2013

Recorded as IGNACIO RUA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2013

Surgery (License #ME-0066659 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235132549

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 31, 2005

Last Update: August 04, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 198054

Atlanta, GA 303848054

Phone: 7866627980

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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