Jose Zaragoza-Buxo, M. D.
NPI 1205088630 · Allergy & Immunology Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Zaragoza-Buxo, M. D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1205088630).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205088630
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy & Immunology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18344 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
28 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 28 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$56 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 577 | 196 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 323 | 103 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 248 | 141 |
| Ketoconazole | 246 | 102 |
| Prednisone | 209 | 191 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 191 | 92 |
| Famotidine | 139 | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$872 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-16
- Last updated
- 2016-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Zaragoza-Buxo's NPI number?
- Jose Zaragoza-Buxo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205088630, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Zaragoza-Buxo's specialty?
- Jose Zaragoza-Buxo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy & Immunology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Zaragoza-Buxo located?
- Jose Zaragoza-Buxo's practice location on file with NPPES is Zona Industrial Victor Rojas 2, Arecibo, PR 00612.
- What is Jose Zaragoza-Buxo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Zaragoza-Buxo is (787) 238-5801.
- Does Jose Zaragoza-Buxo accept Medicare?
- Jose Zaragoza-Buxo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Zaragoza-Buxo's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Zaragoza-Buxo's NPI (1205088630) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.