Rene Colorado, MD
NPI 1821350265 · Neurology Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rene Colorado, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1821350265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821350265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L-252926 (MA)
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
14 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
2,405 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 | 517 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 276 | $96 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 255 | $111 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Upper Neck and Back of Head Nerve64405 | 253 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 243 | $67 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 249 | 60 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 174 | 38 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 159 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 147 | 51 |
| Topiramate | 130 | 40 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 115 | 24 |
| Levetiracetam | 99 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$994 across 44 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
- 2012-06-12
- Last updated
- 2018-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rene Colorado's NPI number?
- Rene Colorado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821350265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rene Colorado's specialty?
- Rene Colorado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rene Colorado located?
- Rene Colorado's practice location on file with NPPES is 1033 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916.
- What is Rene Colorado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rene Colorado is (831) 757-2058.
- Does Rene Colorado accept Medicare?
- Rene Colorado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rene Colorado's NPI active?
- Yes — Rene Colorado's NPI (1821350265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.