Cesar Cestero, M.D.
NPI 1780849216 · Internal Medicine Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cesar Cestero, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1780849216).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780849216
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51886 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
17 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
1,336 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 | 344 | $126 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 306 | $62 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 280 | $9 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 107 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 221 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 209 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 161 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 130 | 47 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 117 | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 78 | 25 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$832 across 48 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
- 2008-07-24
- Last updated
- 2020-02-17
- Certified
- 2020-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cesar Cestero's NPI number?
- Cesar Cestero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780849216, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cesar Cestero's specialty?
- Cesar Cestero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cesar Cestero located?
- Cesar Cestero's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342-1606.
- What is Cesar Cestero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cesar Cestero is (404) 851-8000.
- Does Cesar Cestero accept Medicare?
- Cesar Cestero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cesar Cestero's NPI active?
- Yes — Cesar Cestero's NPI (1780849216) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.