Manuel Capella Salgado, MD
NPI 1477186054 · General Practice Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Manuel Capella Salgado, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1477186054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477186054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 21683 (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
6 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
17 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 17 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$68 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Potassium | 108 | 107 |
| Famotidine | 36 | 36 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 32 | 32 |
| Levofloxacin | 29 | 28 |
| Azithromycin | 26 | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | 12 |
| Omeprazole | 12 | 12 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 across 2 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
- 2020-02-21
- Last updated
- 2023-03-08
- Certified
- 2023-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Manuel Capella Salgado's NPI number?
- Manuel Capella Salgado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477186054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Manuel Capella Salgado's specialty?
- Manuel Capella Salgado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Manuel Capella Salgado located?
- Manuel Capella Salgado's practice location on file with NPPES is Carretera 129, Km 1.0 Av. San Luis, Arecibo, PR 00613.
- What is Manuel Capella Salgado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Manuel Capella Salgado is (787) 650-7272.
- Does Manuel Capella Salgado accept Medicare?
- Manuel Capella Salgado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Manuel Capella Salgado's NPI active?
- Yes — Manuel Capella Salgado's NPI (1477186054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.