Joseph Rios, M.D.
NPI 1487194742 · Neurology Physician · The Villages, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Rios, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in The Villages, FL (NPI 1487194742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487194742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME150515 (FL)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
83 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 | 57 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $157 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $125–$157 (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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 208 | 87 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 136 | 67 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 107 | 47 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 94 | 25 |
| Primidone | 84 | 38 |
| Memantine Hcl | 84 | 48 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 68 | 16 |
| Levetiracetam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$835 across 37 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1400 N US Highway 441 Ste 810The Villages, FL 32159-8987Phone: (844) 884-9355Fax: (352) 674-8714
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-06
- Last updated
- 2025-08-18
- Certified
- 2025-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Rios's NPI number?
- Joseph Rios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487194742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Rios's specialty?
- Joseph Rios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Rios located?
- Joseph Rios's practice location on file with NPPES is 2955 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163-2039.
- What is Joseph Rios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Rios is (844) 884-9355.
- Does Joseph Rios accept Medicare?
- Joseph Rios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Rios's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Rios's NPI (1487194742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.