Jose Contreras, M.D.
NPI 1629490438 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Contreras, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1629490438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629490438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C196192 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
12 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
1,213 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 266 | $122 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 177 | $44 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 157 | $204 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 147 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 102 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 115 | 57 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 55 | 18 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Advair Hfa | 30 | — |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 27 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 21 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$610 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 the City Dr SOrange, CA 92868-3201Phone: (714) 456-8888
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-01-14
- Last updated
- 2025-06-10
- Certified
- 2025-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Contreras's NPI number?
- Jose Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629490438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Contreras's specialty?
- Jose Contreras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Contreras located?
- Jose Contreras's practice location on file with NPPES is 18837 Brookhurst St Ste 110, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7301.
- What is Jose Contreras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Contreras is (714) 462-3688.
- Does Jose Contreras accept Medicare?
- Jose Contreras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Contreras's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Contreras's NPI (1629490438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.