# MARIA ELENA RUIZ

> **HHS-OIG excluded** healthcare provider · excluded under **1128a1** (Conviction of program-related crime (mandatory)) · effective 2018-11-20

## What this means

This provider is excluded from participation in **all US federal healthcare programs** (Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, etc.). Payment may not be made by any federal healthcare program for any items or services furnished by this excluded individual or at their direction.

**Statutory basis:** 42 USC §1320a-7(a1) — Conviction of program-related crime (mandatory).

## Key facts

- **OIG internal ID:** 85552
- **Name:** MARIA ELENA RUIZ
- **General field:** BUS OWNER/EXEC
- **Specialty:** ACCOUNTING FIRM
- **Exclusion type:** 1128a1
- **Exclusion date:** 2018-11-20
- **Last known location:** FORT WORTH, TX, 76127

## Primary source

HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE): https://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/

## Citation

> US Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities, entry 85552. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-18 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/oig-exclusion/85552. Licensed CC0.

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