Francois Soto-Palou, MD
NPI 1598162182 · Urology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francois Soto-Palou, MD is a Urology Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1598162182).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598162182
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22298 (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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
166 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 | 88 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 62 | $110 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 16 | $236 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$236 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 175 | 106 |
| Tolterodine Tartratebrand: Tolterodine Tartrate Er | 104 | 78 |
| Meloxicam | 47 | 46 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 43 | 40 |
| Levofloxacin | 31 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 25 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 20 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$486 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 735 Ave. Ponce De Leon Edificio San VicenteHato Rey, PR 00919Phone: (787) 777-6690
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-11-25
- Last updated
- 2023-04-19
- Certified
- 2023-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francois Soto-Palou's NPI number?
- Francois Soto-Palou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598162182, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francois Soto-Palou's specialty?
- Francois Soto-Palou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francois Soto-Palou located?
- Francois Soto-Palou's practice location on file with NPPES is 29 Calle Washington Ste 109, San Juan, PR 00907-1509.
- What is Francois Soto-Palou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francois Soto-Palou is (787) 725-6278.
- Does Francois Soto-Palou accept Medicare?
- Francois Soto-Palou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francois Soto-Palou's NPI active?
- Yes — Francois Soto-Palou's NPI (1598162182) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.