Jorge Ballester Echegaray, M.D.
NPI 1588790661 · General Practice Physician · Lares, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Ballester Echegaray, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Lares, PR (NPI 1588790661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588790661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 8943 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 162 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 511 | 158 |
| Famotidine | 417 | 91 |
| Metformin Hcl | 350 | 90 |
| Omeprazole | 347 | 76 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 325 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 317 | 72 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 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
- 2007-02-26
- Last updated
- 2013-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Ballester Echegaray's NPI number?
- Jorge Ballester Echegaray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588790661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Ballester Echegaray's specialty?
- Jorge Ballester Echegaray is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Ballester Echegaray located?
- Jorge Ballester Echegaray's practice location on file with NPPES is Carr 129 Bo Callejones, Lares, PR 00669.
- What is Jorge Ballester Echegaray's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Ballester Echegaray is (787) 897-3366.
- Does Jorge Ballester Echegaray accept Medicare?
- Jorge Ballester Echegaray is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Ballester Echegaray's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Ballester Echegaray's NPI (1588790661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.