Jose Alba, MD
NPI 1538661517 · General Practice Physician · Fajardo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Alba, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Fajardo, PR (NPI 1538661517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538661517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- V4319 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
8 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
169 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 80 | $176 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 67 | $123 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 22 | $214 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $123–$214 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 56 | 55 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 31 | 31 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 25 |
| Sucralfate | 25 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 19 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-06
- Last updated
- 2025-11-09
- Certified
- 2025-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Alba's NPI number?
- Jose Alba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538661517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Alba's specialty?
- Jose Alba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Alba located?
- Jose Alba's practice location on file with NPPES is 404 Ave General Valero, Fajardo, PR 00738-3998.
- What is Jose Alba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Alba is (787) 655-0505.
- Does Jose Alba accept Medicare?
- Jose Alba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Alba's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Alba's NPI (1538661517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.