Carlos Torres, M.D.
NPI 1659571347 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Torres, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1659571347).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659571347
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL29967 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
18 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
1,144 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 403 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 402 | $123 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 153 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $87 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 44 | $30 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 368 | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 308 | 92 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 299 | 88 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 243 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 199 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 180 | 53 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$327 across 5 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
- 2007-07-20
- Last updated
- 2021-04-27
- Certified
- 2021-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Torres's NPI number?
- Carlos Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659571347, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Torres's specialty?
- Carlos Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Torres located?
- Carlos Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 220, Columbia, SC 29212-1755.
- What is Carlos Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Torres is (803) 907-7700.
- Does Carlos Torres accept Medicare?
- Carlos Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Torres's NPI (1659571347) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.