Jose Suarez Castro, M.D.
NPI 1659341550 · Specialist · Guaynabo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Suarez Castro, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Guaynabo, PR (NPI 1659341550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659341550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5933 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
178 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 144 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 34 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$108 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Potassium | 67 | 53 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 58 | 49 |
| Celecoxib | 46 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 40 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 31 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 28 | 26 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 13 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-24
- Last updated
- 2018-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Suarez Castro's NPI number?
- Jose Suarez Castro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659341550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Suarez Castro's specialty?
- Jose Suarez Castro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Jose Suarez Castro located?
- Jose Suarez Castro's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Avenida Las Cumbres Km 1.2 Suite 17, Guaynabo, PR 00970.
- What is Jose Suarez Castro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Suarez Castro is (787) 250-7676.
- Does Jose Suarez Castro accept Medicare?
- Jose Suarez Castro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Suarez Castro's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Suarez Castro's NPI (1659341550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.