Alex Nieves, MD
NPI 1730417809 · General Practice Physician · Salinas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alex Nieves, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Salinas, PR (NPI 1730417809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730417809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1170 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 201 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 160 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium | 136 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl | 122 | 38 |
| Famotidine | 94 | 32 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 81 | 33 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 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
- 2009-11-30
- Last updated
- 2020-11-25
- Certified
- 2020-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alex Nieves's NPI number?
- Alex Nieves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730417809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alex Nieves's specialty?
- Alex Nieves is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alex Nieves located?
- Alex Nieves's practice location on file with NPPES is Calle Baldorioty # 56, Salinas, PR 00751.
- What is Alex Nieves's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alex Nieves is (787) 558-7888.
- Does Alex Nieves accept Medicare?
- Alex Nieves is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alex Nieves's NPI active?
- Yes — Alex Nieves's NPI (1730417809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.