Ariel Martinez, MD
NPI 1831262880 · Family Medicine Physician · Watsonville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ariel Martinez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Watsonville, CA (NPI 1831262880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831262880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A65977 (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
3,893 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 | 2,834 | $132 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 313 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 277 | $188 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 93 | $4 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 72 | $4 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 158 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,019 | 299 |
| Metformin Hcl | 598 | 180 |
| Baclofen | 499 | 178 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 435 | 126 |
| Gabapentin | 368 | 129 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 362 | 96 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 347 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$458 across 15 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
- 2006-11-16
- Last updated
- 2012-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ariel Martinez's NPI number?
- Ariel Martinez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831262880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ariel Martinez's specialty?
- Ariel Martinez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ariel Martinez located?
- Ariel Martinez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1185 Freedom Blvd #1, Watsonville, CA 95076.
- What is Ariel Martinez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ariel Martinez is (831) 786-9250.
- Does Ariel Martinez accept Medicare?
- Ariel Martinez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ariel Martinez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ariel Martinez's NPI (1831262880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.