Fermin Lopez, M.D.
NPI 1356572556 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Humacao, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fermin Lopez, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Humacao, PR (NPI 1356572556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356572556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 17676 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
54 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $88 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 18 | $14 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $145 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$145 (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 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 503 | 198 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 502 | 166 |
| Losartan Potassium | 470 | 179 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 392 | 140 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 379 | 123 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 280 | 116 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,051 across 39 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
- 2009-08-05
- Last updated
- 2025-08-26
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fermin Lopez's NPI number?
- Fermin Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356572556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fermin Lopez's specialty?
- Fermin Lopez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fermin Lopez located?
- Fermin Lopez's practice location on file with NPPES is Reparto Mendoza B3, Humacao, PR 00791-2840.
- What is Fermin Lopez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fermin Lopez is (787) 433-1994.
- Does Fermin Lopez accept Medicare?
- Fermin Lopez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fermin Lopez's NPI active?
- Yes — Fermin Lopez's NPI (1356572556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.