Cosme Santos Torres, M.D.
NPI 1851420830 · Specialist · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cosme Santos Torres, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1851420830).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851420830
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12026 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 409 | 83 |
| Famotidine | 358 | 70 |
| Carvedilol | 213 | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 196 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium | 190 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 189 | 46 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 157 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 2 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
- 2007-03-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cosme Santos Torres's NPI number?
- Cosme Santos Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851420830, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cosme Santos Torres's specialty?
- Cosme Santos Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Cosme Santos Torres located?
- Cosme Santos Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 3011 Ave Emilio Fagot, Ponce, PR 00716-3637.
- What is Cosme Santos Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cosme Santos Torres is (787) 841-8201.
- Does Cosme Santos Torres accept Medicare?
- Cosme Santos Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cosme Santos Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Cosme Santos Torres's NPI (1851420830) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.