Jose Betancourt, M.D.
NPI 1558676783 · Nephrology Physician · Hatillo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Betancourt, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Hatillo, PR (NPI 1558676783).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558676783
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18604 (PR)
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
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
175 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 35 Minutes99232 | 123 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 26 | $127 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$127 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 178 | 56 |
| Irbesartan | 126 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 82 | 37 |
| Dexamethasone | 60 | 46 |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 58 | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 55 | 29 |
| Furosemide | 47 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 4 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.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-08-12
- Last updated
- 2016-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Betancourt's NPI number?
- Jose Betancourt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558676783, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Betancourt's specialty?
- Jose Betancourt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Betancourt located?
- Jose Betancourt's practice location on file with NPPES is Hc 06 Box 14280, Hatillo, PR 00659-9721.
- What is Jose Betancourt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Betancourt is (787) 408-7169.
- Does Jose Betancourt accept Medicare?
- Jose Betancourt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Betancourt's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Betancourt's NPI (1558676783) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.