Carl Lance Palermo Cortes, MD
NPI 1851886741 · General Practice Physician · Canovanas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carl Lance Palermo Cortes, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Canovanas, PR (NPI 1851886741).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851886741
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21587 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 150 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 127 | 25 |
| Metformin Hcl | 96 | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 73 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 63 | 14 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 61 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 |
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-25
- Last updated
- 2025-08-26
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carl Lance Palermo Cortes's NPI number?
- Carl Lance Palermo Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851886741, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carl Lance Palermo Cortes's specialty?
- Carl Lance Palermo Cortes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carl Lance Palermo Cortes located?
- Carl Lance Palermo Cortes's practice location on file with NPPES is Calle Corchado Final, Canovanas, PR 00729.
- What is Carl Lance Palermo Cortes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carl Lance Palermo Cortes is (787) 876-5000.
- Does Carl Lance Palermo Cortes accept Medicare?
- Carl Lance Palermo Cortes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carl Lance Palermo Cortes's NPI active?
- Yes — Carl Lance Palermo Cortes's NPI (1851886741) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.