Carlos Tello, MD PA
NPI 1518978063 · General Practice Physician · Paterson, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Tello, MD PA is a General Practice Physician provider in Paterson, NJ (NPI 1518978063).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518978063
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA04703100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
173 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 | 80 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $132 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 19 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein (3 Years Or Older)36410 | 17 | $20 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 17 | $141 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$141 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 308 | 99 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 284 | 131 |
| Desloratadine | 277 | 156 |
| Azithromycin | 239 | 173 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 211 | 120 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 186 | 83 |
| Meloxicam | 168 | 96 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-10
- Last updated
- 2016-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Tello's NPI number?
- Carlos Tello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518978063, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Tello's specialty?
- Carlos Tello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Tello located?
- Carlos Tello's practice location on file with NPPES is 356 Totowa Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502-2137.
- What is Carlos Tello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Tello is (973) 904-0100.
- Does Carlos Tello accept Medicare?
- Carlos Tello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Tello's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Tello's NPI (1518978063) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.