Jose Rodriguez, MD
NPI 1316980998 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Rodriguez, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1316980998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316980998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H6934 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
87 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $121 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 16 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $160 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$160 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 87 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 23 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | — |
| Celecoxib | 19 | 16 |
| Nabumetone | 13 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | — |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$431 across 14 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2022-03-29
- Certified
- 2022-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Rodriguez's NPI number?
- Jose Rodriguez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316980998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Rodriguez's specialty?
- Jose Rodriguez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Rodriguez located?
- Jose Rodriguez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Fondren Road, Houston, TX 77063-2313.
- What is Jose Rodriguez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Rodriguez is (713) 781-5676.
- Does Jose Rodriguez accept Medicare?
- Jose Rodriguez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Rodriguez's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Rodriguez's NPI (1316980998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.