Gustavo Forteza, M.D.
NPI 1770569196 · General Practice Physician · Hialeah Gardens, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gustavo Forteza, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Hialeah Gardens, FL (NPI 1770569196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770569196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0085628 (FL)
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
20 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
306 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 287 | $133 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 19 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$133 (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 · 180 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 476 | 133 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 304 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 303 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 294 | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium | 263 | 68 |
| Famotidine | 237 | 46 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2022-04-29
- Certified
- 2022-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gustavo Forteza's NPI number?
- Gustavo Forteza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770569196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gustavo Forteza's specialty?
- Gustavo Forteza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gustavo Forteza located?
- Gustavo Forteza's practice location on file with NPPES is 10550 Nw 77th Ct Ste 308, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016-2072.
- What is Gustavo Forteza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gustavo Forteza is (305) 863-2233.
- Does Gustavo Forteza accept Medicare?
- Gustavo Forteza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gustavo Forteza's NPI active?
- Yes — Gustavo Forteza's NPI (1770569196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.