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Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas, MD
NPI1164476727
- Part D claims, 2024
- 56
- Publications
- 7
- Industry payments
- $4,017
- Affiliated sites
- 2
- Medical group
- 1
- Practice address
- 5013 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
- Practice phone
- Call (813) 875-0562
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood
Surgery Center - Medicare-Certified · Tampa, Florida
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Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas is a plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Tampa, Florida
Dr. Ruas practices at AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Ruas' NPI, 1164476727, was assigned on May 19, 2006. Dr. Ruas graduated from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1980. Dr. Ruas holds Florida license ME0047396.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1164476727NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- May 19, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (813) 875-0562
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1980
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas practices at AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood in Tampa, Florida
Dr. Ruas' primary practice is AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood, at 5013 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. The practice phone is (813) 875-0562.
- AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood5013 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603Phone(813) 875-0562
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Ruas' primary practice is AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood in Tampa, Florida. The medical group on file is All Children's Specialty Physicians. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ruas to 1 more physician office, named with a free account.
AdventHealth Surgery Center WellswoodPrimary
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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Ruas practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas is one of 201 plastics and reconstructive surgery physicians in Florida
Plastic and reconstructive surgery is Dr. Ruas' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0122X. Dr. Ruas is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Ruas' licenses on file in 2 states: Florida and Maryland.
Specialties and state licenses
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery, FloridaPrimary
- Maryland license
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201plastics and reconstructive surgery physicians in Florida20plastics and reconstructive surgery physicians in Tampa
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas' patients have a median age of 31
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Ruas' median patient age at 31, with 72% women.
Dr. Ruas' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 31
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women72%
- Men28%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Ruas wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims for 16 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $79 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 39 claims across 3 drugs.
Part D claims, 202456
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$79
Part D patients16
Dr. Ruas' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Ruas' Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids27%15 of 56 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 392024: 1269%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 3 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas has 7 publications on record
Dmand AI links 7 papers to Dr. Ruas, published from 2015 to 2018. 2018 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Orbital Fractures, Skull Fractures and Surgery, Plastic. Dr. Ruas has published most often in Cleft Palate Craniofac J. Dr. Ruas' most frequent co-authors are Jessica Allen Ching, MD, Stephen Alexander Rottgers, MD and Gerald Francis Tuite, MD.
Papers7
Years published2015 to 2018
Topics Dr. Ruas writes about most
- Orbital Fractures
- Skull Fractures
- Surgery, Plastic
Dr. Ruas' most frequent co-authors
- Jessica Allen Ching, MD2 shared papers
- Stephen Alexander Rottgers, MD2 shared papers
- Gerald Francis Tuite, MD2 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Ruas
Cleft Palate Craniofac J
CraniosynostosesIntracranial HypertensionIntracranial Pressure
J Neurosurg Pediatr
Blood Loss, SurgicalCraniotomyHydrocephalus
Cleft Palate Craniofac J
Airway ObstructionMandibleOsteogenesis, Distraction
ArteriesAspirinBlood Coagulation
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas received $4,017 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 38 general payments to Dr. Ruas from 15 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Mentor Worldwide LLC paid the most, $2,015.
General payments to Dr. Ruas by program year, 2016 to 2025
Companies that paid Dr. Ruas the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas has 4 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 4 awards for Dr. Ruas, most recently Top Doctors: Florida in 2000.
Awards and honors for Dr. Ruas
- 2000
- Top Doctors: Florida
- Undated
- ACS Fellow
- Checkbook Top Doc
- Super Doc
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas graduated from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Dr. Ruas graduated from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1980. Dr. Ruas is a member of ACS and ASPS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in plastic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas accepts plans from 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ruas is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Alliant Health Plans
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- +1 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Ruas accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO6
- HMO5
- POS4
- EPO2
- Medicare2
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas' NPI number?
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas' NPI number is 1164476727. It was assigned on May 19, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas?
Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas is a plastic and reconstructive surgery physician in Tampa, Florida. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 2086S0122X).
Where does Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas practice?
Dr. Ruas practices at 5013 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. Dr. Ruas' primary practice is AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood in Tampa, Florida. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ruas to 1 physician office.
What is Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Ruas is (813) 875-0562.
What is Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas' medical license number?
Dr. Ruas holds Florida license ME0047396, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Ruas in Florida (1985 to 2027) and Maryland (1980 to 1991).
What medical group is Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas part of?
Dr. Ruas is linked to All Children's Specialty Physicians.
Is Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas board certified?
Yes. Dr. Ruas is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Where did Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas go to medical school?
Dr. Ruas graduated from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1980.
What drugs does Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ruas' most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.
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Has Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $4,017 in general payments to Dr. Ruas from 15 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Mentor Worldwide LLC.
How long has Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas been practicing?
Dr. Ruas graduated from medical school in 1980, 46 years ago.
Does Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas do research?
Dmand AI links 7 publications to Dr. Ruas, published from 2015 to 2018.
Who does Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas publish with?
Dr. Ruas' most frequent co-authors are Jessica Allen Ching, MD (2 shared papers), Stephen Alexander Rottgers, MD (2 shared papers) and Gerald Francis Tuite, MD (2 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Ernesto J. Ruas accept?
Dr. Ruas is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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