Carlos Bustamante, MD
NPI 1649216953 · Infectious Disease Physician · Aventura, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Bustamante, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Aventura, FL (NPI 1649216953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649216953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0059145 (FL)
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
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
1,139 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 35 Minutes99232 | 874 | $83 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 174 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 58 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 17 | $53 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 16 | $182 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$182 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 227 | 22 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 193 | 23 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 26 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 15 | — |
| Abacavir Sulfatebrand: Abacavir | 13 | — |
| Emtricitabine | 13 | — |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,853 across 38 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
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2011-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Bustamante's NPI number?
- Carlos Bustamante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649216953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Bustamante's specialty?
- Carlos Bustamante is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Bustamante located?
- Carlos Bustamante's practice location on file with NPPES is 20814 W Dixie Highway, Aventura, FL 33180.
- What is Carlos Bustamante's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Bustamante is (305) 933-8433.
- Does Carlos Bustamante accept Medicare?
- Carlos Bustamante is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Bustamante's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Bustamante's NPI (1649216953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.