Jose Torres-Varela, M.D.
NPI 1457345233 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bayamon, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Torres-Varela, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bayamon, PR (NPI 1457345233).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457345233
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13266 (PR)
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
27 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 | 27 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$90 (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 · 144 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 521 | 133 |
| Gabapentin | 392 | 102 |
| Metformin Hcl | 309 | 85 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 295 | 93 |
| Losartan Potassium | 294 | 78 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 282 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$363 across 11 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
- 2005-09-07
- Last updated
- 2012-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Torres-Varela's NPI number?
- Jose Torres-Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457345233, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Torres-Varela's specialty?
- Jose Torres-Varela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Torres-Varela located?
- Jose Torres-Varela's practice location on file with NPPES is Carr 199 Edif 198, Bayamon, PR 00956-9208.
- What is Jose Torres-Varela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Torres-Varela is (787) 797-3944.
- Does Jose Torres-Varela accept Medicare?
- Jose Torres-Varela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Torres-Varela's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Torres-Varela's NPI (1457345233) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.