Biography

Carolina Ruiz, NP, understands receiving palliative care can be difficult for patients and their families. She values the opportunity to work with patients in the comfort and security of their own homes.

NP Ruiz knows most patients prefer to receive end-of-life care at home, and she works tirelessly to help them achieve this goal while ensuring their safety and comfort. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, she now resides in Harlingen, Texas. In her free time, she enjoys reading, experimenting with new recipes and participating in family game nights. She is married with two sons and a daughter.

Clinical interests

Family nurse practitioner
Palliative care

Locations

Education and credentials

Board certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Masters
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Accepted insurances

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Clinician numbers for agent use only.
Aetna (3404457)
BCBS (800FC5)
HealthSpring (1306317433)
Humana (See payor website)*
UnitedHealthcare (See payor website)
*Beginning January 1, 2027, your WellMed doctor will no longer participate in Humana's network. You can continue seeing your WellMed doctor under your current Humana health plan through December 31,2026, and any appointments scheduled for 2026 will remain as planned.
If continuing care with your WellMed doctor is important to you, you can review your coverage and compare options during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). AEP continues through December 7. During this time, you can compare Medicare health plans, enroll in a different plan or choose Original Medicare. The choice of where you receive care and which Medicare coverage you select is yours.
Call 1-866-323-3601, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST, for a list of plans your WellMed doctor accepts.