Rafael Montecino, M.D.
NPI 1821175316 · Surgery Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Montecino, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1821175316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821175316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A90183 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
222 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 62 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $66 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 32 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $98 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 20 | $119 |
| Release And/Or Relocation of Hand Nerve |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,490 across 11 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2009-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Montecino's NPI number?
- Rafael Montecino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821175316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Montecino's specialty?
- Rafael Montecino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Montecino located?
- Rafael Montecino's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.
- What is Rafael Montecino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Montecino is (617) 726-3712.
- Does Rafael Montecino accept Medicare?
- Rafael Montecino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Montecino's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Montecino's NPI (1821175316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.