Hector Mena, MD
NPI 1255315990 · Rheumatology Physician · Vega Alta, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Mena, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Vega Alta, PR (NPI 1255315990).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255315990
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11210 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 329 | 44 |
| Prednisone | 292 | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 158 | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 131 | 26 |
| Pregabalin | 107 | 14 |
| Denosumabbrand: Prolia | 100 | 72 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 89 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$449 across 17 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
- 2005-12-06
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Mena's NPI number?
- Hector Mena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255315990, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Mena's specialty?
- Hector Mena is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Mena located?
- Hector Mena's practice location on file with NPPES is 33 Calle Teodomiro Ramirez, Vega Alta, PR 00692-6524.
- What is Hector Mena's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Mena is (787) 883-0852.
- Does Hector Mena accept Medicare?
- Hector Mena is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Mena's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Mena's NPI (1255315990) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.