Richard Baez Tellado, MD
NPI 1588766893 · Urology Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Baez Tellado, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1588766893).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588766893
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12897 (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
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
145 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 | 34 | $126 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 32 | $23 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $89 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Pelvis76856 | 21 | $102 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 20 | $14 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 585 | 273 |
| Levofloxacin | 463 | 348 |
| Finasteride | 374 | 157 |
| Tolterodine Tartratebrand: Tolterodine Tartrate Er | 254 | 132 |
| Leuprolide Acetatebrand: Eligard | 101 | 16 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 99 | 75 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 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
- 2006-09-05
- Last updated
- 2011-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Baez Tellado's NPI number?
- Richard Baez Tellado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588766893, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Baez Tellado's specialty?
- Richard Baez Tellado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Baez Tellado located?
- Richard Baez Tellado's practice location on file with NPPES is 2225 Ponce By Pass, Ponce, PR 00717-1321.
- What is Richard Baez Tellado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Baez Tellado is (787) 354-2910.
- Does Richard Baez Tellado accept Medicare?
- Richard Baez Tellado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Baez Tellado's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Baez Tellado's NPI (1588766893) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.