Arturo Colon-Herdman, M.D.
NPI 1578774923 · Urology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arturo Colon-Herdman, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1578774923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578774923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD436893 (PA)
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
19 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
138 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$110 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 287 | 76 |
| Finasteride | 162 | 38 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 70 | 61 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 70 | 20 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 67 | 57 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 56 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 across 2 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
- 2007-05-25
- Last updated
- 2024-01-16
- Certified
- 2023-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arturo Colon-Herdman's NPI number?
- Arturo Colon-Herdman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578774923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arturo Colon-Herdman's specialty?
- Arturo Colon-Herdman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arturo Colon-Herdman located?
- Arturo Colon-Herdman's practice location on file with NPPES is Adler Medical Plaza, Suite 304, San Juan, PR 00918.
- What is Arturo Colon-Herdman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arturo Colon-Herdman is (787) 250-8985.
- Does Arturo Colon-Herdman accept Medicare?
- Arturo Colon-Herdman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arturo Colon-Herdman's NPI active?
- Yes — Arturo Colon-Herdman's NPI (1578774923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.