Humberto Calero, MD
NPI 1578068839 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · East Chicago, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Humberto Calero, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in East Chicago, IN (NPI 1578068839).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578068839
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
209 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 153 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 38 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$120 (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 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 499 | 123 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 176 | 83 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 | 58 |
| Insulin Aspartbrand: Novolog Flexpen | 105 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 90 | 37 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 80 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36,723 across 169 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)
- 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612-7232Phone: (866) 600-2273
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-28
- Last updated
- 2023-07-05
- Certified
- 2023-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Humberto Calero's NPI number?
- Humberto Calero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578068839, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Humberto Calero's specialty?
- Humberto Calero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Humberto Calero located?
- Humberto Calero's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 W Chicago Ave Ste F, East Chicago, IN 46312-3261.
- What is Humberto Calero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Humberto Calero is (219) 392-7016.
- Does Humberto Calero accept Medicare?
- Humberto Calero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Humberto Calero's NPI active?
- Yes — Humberto Calero's NPI (1578068839) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.