Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo, MD
NPI 1477594489 · Otology & Neurotology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo, MD is a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1477594489).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477594489
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otology & Neurotology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 7359 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
48 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 25 | $90 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 12 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$110 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 57 | 40 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 56 | 43 |
| Ofloxacin | 41 | 24 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 35 | 21 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 24 | 20 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 23 | 12 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 18 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2010-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo's NPI number?
- Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477594489, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo's specialty?
- Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otology & Neurotology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo located?
- Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Ave Munoz Rivera, San Juan, PR 00918-3300.
- What is Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo is (787) 764-2860.
- Does Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo accept Medicare?
- Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo's NPI active?
- Yes — Vicente Lopez-Hidalgo's NPI (1477594489) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.