Prospero Arante, MD
NPI 1649272857 · Family Medicine Physician · Nederland, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prospero Arante, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Nederland, TX (NPI 1649272857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649272857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J8888 (TX)
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
21 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
359 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 139 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 94 | $87 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 68 | $125 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 34 | $18 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 24 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $18–$125 (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 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 364 | 111 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 328 | 86 |
| Losartan Potassium | 260 | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 187 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 182 | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 173 | 48 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2005-06-01
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prospero Arante's NPI number?
- Prospero Arante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649272857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prospero Arante's specialty?
- Prospero Arante is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prospero Arante located?
- Prospero Arante's practice location on file with NPPES is 2200 Highway 365, Nederland, TX 77627-5506.
- What is Prospero Arante's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prospero Arante is (409) 813-1677.
- Does Prospero Arante accept Medicare?
- Prospero Arante is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prospero Arante's NPI active?
- Yes — Prospero Arante's NPI (1649272857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.