Carlos Viesca, MD
NPI 1609856194 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Viesca, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1609856194).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609856194
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L5602 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,891 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 641 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 573 | $120 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 161 | $14 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 152 | $59 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 70 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,542 | 403 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 890 | 187 |
| Gabapentin | 839 | 175 |
| Pregabalin | 633 | 104 |
| Diazepam | 603 | 325 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 526 | 194 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,028 across 134 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)
- 12040 Tierra Este Rd # C308El Paso, TX 79938-4672Phone: (915) 857-4130Fax: (915) 857-4135
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2024-06-27
- Certified
- 2024-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Viesca's NPI number?
- Carlos Viesca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609856194, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Viesca's specialty?
- Carlos Viesca is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Viesca located?
- Carlos Viesca's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-4008.
- What is Carlos Viesca's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Viesca is (915) 857-4130.
- Does Carlos Viesca accept Medicare?
- Carlos Viesca is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Viesca's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Viesca's NPI (1609856194) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.