Pedro Vargas-Otero, M.D.
NPI 1548493729 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pedro Vargas-Otero, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1548493729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548493729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18503 (PR)
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 tenure25% of score
16 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
67 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 42 | $105 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 25 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$105 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 112 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 94 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 68 | 21 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 48 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 47 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 43 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,043 across 44 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
- 2009-09-03
- Last updated
- 2024-08-26
- Certified
- 2024-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pedro Vargas-Otero's NPI number?
- Pedro Vargas-Otero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548493729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pedro Vargas-Otero's specialty?
- Pedro Vargas-Otero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pedro Vargas-Otero located?
- Pedro Vargas-Otero's practice location on file with NPPES is Centro Medico De Puerto Rico Bo Monacillos, San Juan, PR 00935-0001.
- What is Pedro Vargas-Otero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pedro Vargas-Otero is (787) 754-8500.
- Does Pedro Vargas-Otero accept Medicare?
- Pedro Vargas-Otero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pedro Vargas-Otero's NPI active?
- Yes — Pedro Vargas-Otero's NPI (1548493729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.