Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa
Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 24 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston
  • Graduation year: 1997
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1841270865

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa MD PA

Family Physician

He is located at 5505 South Expressway 77 Suite 304 in Harlingen, TX 78550. Can help patients with the following: Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Influenza. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841270865. Appointment can be made via the phone number (956) 421-4966. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) HMO · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) POS · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) HMO · Catastrophic Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .

Bills through: Ricardo Ochoa Md Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Allergan $149
GlaxoSmithKline $135
Pfizer $51

Other

Food and Beverage $497

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON

Graduated in 1997

Sanctions

Date Description Board
10/14/2016 13059.0 - RM 164.053(a)(1) VIOLATION OF LAWS CONNECTED WITH PRACTICE OF MEDICINE Medical Board
08/26/2011 5030.0 - T/C 164.051(a)(6) – QUALITY OF CARE - PRACTICE INCONSISTENT WITH PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE Medical Board

Affiliated practices

Family Medical Center
632 North Ed Carey Drive
Harlingen, 78550 TX
(956) 421-4966

Affiliated hospitals

VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - HARLINGEN
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, 78550 TX
(956) 389-1100

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?

Yes, Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa?

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa's office is located at 5505 South Expressway 77 Suite 304 in Harlingen, TX 78550.

Does Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa is affiliated with Family Medical Center.

What conditions does Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa treat?

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa provides treatment for Anxiety, Autism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Influenza. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Ricardo A. Ochoa is affiliated with VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - HARLINGEN.