Carlos Fraga, MD
NPI 1720159965 · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Bayamon, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Fraga, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider in Bayamon, PR (NPI 1720159965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720159965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10579 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
153 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 55 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $110 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 12 | $57 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 11 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$110 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 164 | 95 |
| Mupirocin | 100 | 71 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 70 | 62 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 70 | 67 |
| Meloxicam | 30 | 25 |
| Clobetasol Propionate/Emollbrand: Clobetasol Emollient | 25 | 14 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 24 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Fraga's NPI number?
- Carlos Fraga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720159965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Fraga's specialty?
- Carlos Fraga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Fraga located?
- Carlos Fraga's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Paseo San Pablo, Bayamon, PR 00961-7019.
- What is Carlos Fraga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Fraga is (787) 798-4989.
- Does Carlos Fraga accept Medicare?
- Carlos Fraga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Fraga's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Fraga's NPI (1720159965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.