Jose Nieves Picon, MD
NPI 1689605370 · General Practice Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Nieves Picon, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1689605370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689605370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9678 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 303 | 61 |
| Simvastatin | 303 | 49 |
| Famotidine | 177 | 42 |
| Metformin Hcl | 170 | 31 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 147 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 145 | 19 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 141 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 across 9 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2011-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Nieves Picon's NPI number?
- Jose Nieves Picon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689605370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Nieves Picon's specialty?
- Jose Nieves Picon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Nieves Picon located?
- Jose Nieves Picon's practice location on file with NPPES is Carr #2 Km 65.6, Arecibo, PR 00612.
- What is Jose Nieves Picon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Nieves Picon is (787) 881-2953.
- Does Jose Nieves Picon accept Medicare?
- Jose Nieves Picon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Nieves Picon's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Nieves Picon's NPI (1689605370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.