Jose Ugarte, MD
NPI 1457333882 · Family Medicine Physician · Kingsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Ugarte, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kingsville, TX (NPI 1457333882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457333882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E3134 (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
480 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 | 267 | $125 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 98 | $103 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 31 | $53 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 30 | $14 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 152 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 640 | 127 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 502 | 75 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 347 | 61 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 264 | 58 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 244 | 39 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 242 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 4 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
- 2005-11-21
- Last updated
- 2024-10-17
- Certified
- 2024-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Ugarte's NPI number?
- Jose Ugarte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457333882, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Ugarte's specialty?
- Jose Ugarte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Ugarte located?
- Jose Ugarte's practice location on file with NPPES is 1311 E General Cavazos Blvd Ste L, Kingsville, TX 78363-7129.
- What is Jose Ugarte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Ugarte is (361) 221-1087.
- Does Jose Ugarte accept Medicare?
- Jose Ugarte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Ugarte's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Ugarte's NPI (1457333882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.