Maria Nunez, FNP-BC
NPI 1598002875 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Cerritos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Nunez, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Cerritos, CA (NPI 1598002875).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598002875
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 21595 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 30 | $9 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 14 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 13 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 80 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 54 | 26 |
| Metformin Hcl | 50 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 48 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 42 | 16 |
| Azithromycin | 40 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 across 5 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
- 2013-01-07
- Last updated
- 2021-02-20
- Certified
- 2021-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Nunez's NPI number?
- Maria Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598002875, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Nunez's specialty?
- Maria Nunez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Maria Nunez located?
- Maria Nunez's practice location on file with NPPES is 16510 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703-2115.
- What is Maria Nunez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Nunez is (562) 229-0902.
- Does Maria Nunez accept Medicare?
- Maria Nunez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Nunez's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Nunez's NPI (1598002875) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.