Carlos Micames, MD
NPI 1598787491 · Gastroenterology Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Micames, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1598787491).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598787491
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2003-00666 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
134 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 | 71 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 20 | $110 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 16 | $89 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 15 | $108 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 12 | $244 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$244 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 162 | 46 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Suprep | 122 | 118 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 121 | 32 |
| Sucralfate | 85 | 35 |
| Omeprazole | 71 | 28 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 61 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 61 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,641 across 25 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
- 2006-07-23
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2022-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Micames's NPI number?
- Carlos Micames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598787491, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Micames's specialty?
- Carlos Micames is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Micames located?
- Carlos Micames's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Calle Dr Basora N, Mayaguez, PR 00680-4810.
- What is Carlos Micames's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Micames is (787) 833-4865.
- Does Carlos Micames accept Medicare?
- Carlos Micames is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Micames's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Micames's NPI (1598787491) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.