Jose Tovar-Camargo, M.D.
NPI 1720474240 · Family Medicine Physician · Palestine, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Tovar-Camargo, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Palestine, TX (NPI 1720474240).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720474240
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R6121 (TX)
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
11 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
404 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 91 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $87 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 36 | $18 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 35 | $79 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 492 | 187 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 260 | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 248 | 100 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 236 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 232 | 88 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 200 | 71 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$860 across 57 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
- 2015-04-10
- Last updated
- 2019-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Tovar-Camargo's NPI number?
- Jose Tovar-Camargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720474240, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Tovar-Camargo's specialty?
- Jose Tovar-Camargo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Tovar-Camargo located?
- Jose Tovar-Camargo's practice location on file with NPPES is 4002 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801.
- What is Jose Tovar-Camargo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Tovar-Camargo is (361) 902-6570.
- Does Jose Tovar-Camargo accept Medicare?
- Jose Tovar-Camargo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Tovar-Camargo's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Tovar-Camargo's NPI (1720474240) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.