Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Bruno Desouza Ribeiro

MD · Gastroenterology
655 W 8TH ST
Jacksonville, FL 32209
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 29+ Years Practicing
89
Medicare Patients / yr
5
Procedures Billed
29
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Desouza Ribeiro

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Florida, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Desouza Ribeiro is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 32209, FL — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Desouza Ribeiro Does

Dr. Desouza Ribeiro served 89 Medicare patients across 92 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 88% below the average Gastroenterology in Florida (763 patients across 1,026 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth (43237)2323
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)2121
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)2118
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)1414
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)1313

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Desouza Ribeiro billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Desouza Ribeiro is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Shands Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Desouza Ribeiro practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Desouza Ribeiro offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 655 W 8TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 244-3273

Area Safety Grade

A-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

30 min

Average commute time in this zip · 79% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

82.3778

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 32209, FL

If Dr. Desouza Ribeiro isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 32209, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Paul A. SievertGastroenterology6741.8 mi
Lauren N. StemboroskiGastroenterology2251.8 mi
Robert Bass, Jr.Gastroenterology1.1K1.8 mi
Shanique S. WilsonGastroenterology223.1 mi
George T. Hage-NassarGastroenterology5273.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Desouza Ribeiro takes three steps:

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Bruno Desouza Ribeiro: Common Questions

Does Dr. Desouza Ribeiro accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Desouza Ribeiro is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Desouza Ribeiro depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 32209, FL →
Where is Dr. Desouza Ribeiro's office?
Dr. Desouza Ribeiro practices at 655 W 8TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209. Phone: (904) 244-3273.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Desouza Ribeiro accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (904) 244-3273 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 32209, FL to see available options.
Does Dr. Desouza Ribeiro offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Desouza Ribeiro as offering telehealth. Call the office at (904) 244-3273 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Desouza Ribeiro?
Dr. Desouza Ribeiro graduated in 1997 and has been practicing for approximately 29 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Desouza Ribeiro treated 89 Medicare patients across 5 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Desouza Ribeiro is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (904) 244-3273 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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