Michael Fuentes, M.D.
NPI 1689721383 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Fuentes, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1689721383).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689721383
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K4062 (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
19 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
959 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 | 425 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 405 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 79 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 24 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$125 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Baclofen | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 21 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 2 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
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2014-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Fuentes's NPI number?
- Michael Fuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689721383, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Fuentes's specialty?
- Michael Fuentes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Fuentes located?
- Michael Fuentes's practice location on file with NPPES is 5656 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4655.
- What is Michael Fuentes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Fuentes is (361) 888-7716.
- Does Michael Fuentes accept Medicare?
- Michael Fuentes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Fuentes's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Fuentes's NPI (1689721383) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.