Carmelo Otero, M.D.
NPI 1588683155 · Surgery Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmelo Otero, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1588683155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588683155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G7417 (TX)
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
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
1,290 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 317 | $121 |
| Ultrasound of Hemodialysis Access93990 | 131 | $119 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 94 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 69 | $161 |
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit and Balloon Dilation of Dialysis Segment With Review By Radiologist36902 | 54 | $222 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 106 | 41 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 74 | 63 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 18 | 16 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 12 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 11 | — |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,054 across 21 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
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2024-10-10
- Certified
- 2024-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmelo Otero's NPI number?
- Carmelo Otero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588683155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmelo Otero's specialty?
- Carmelo Otero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmelo Otero located?
- Carmelo Otero's practice location on file with NPPES is 215 N San Saba Ste 206, San Antonio, TX 78207-3120.
- What is Carmelo Otero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmelo Otero is (210) 615-6626.
- Does Carmelo Otero accept Medicare?
- Carmelo Otero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmelo Otero's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmelo Otero's NPI (1588683155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.