Carlos Hernandez Torres, M.D.
NPI 1871723171 · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Hernandez Torres, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1871723171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871723171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 277945 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
16 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
44 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$92 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 34 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 29 | 12 |
| Metformin Hcl | 24 | — |
| Lisinopril | 21 | — |
| Gabapentin | 18 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 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
Additional practice locations (15)
- 2575 Northwinds PkwyAlpharetta, GA 30009-2232Phone: (800) 930-0748
- 8100 Constitution Pl NeSte 400Albuquerque, NM 87110-7643Phone: (505) 724-7300
- 975 Westchester AveBronx, NY 10459-3204Phone: (718) 320-4466Fax: (718) 991-3829
- 1880 Bathgate AveBronx, NY 10457-6259Phone: (718) 294-5891Fax: (718) 294-2468
- 94-98 Manhattan AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11206-2505Phone: (718) 388-0390Fax: (718) 486-5741
- 1167 Nostrand AveBrooklyn, NY 11225-5417Phone: (718) 778-0198Fax: (718) 221-8169
- 2581 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11207-2412Phone: (718) 495-6700Fax: (646) 988-2840
- 999 Blake AveBrooklyn, NY 11208-3535Phone: (718) 277-8303Fax: (718) 277-4795
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-21
- Last updated
- 2024-11-01
- Certified
- 2024-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Hernandez Torres's NPI number?
- Carlos Hernandez Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871723171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Hernandez Torres's specialty?
- Carlos Hernandez Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Hernandez Torres located?
- Carlos Hernandez Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 81 W 115th St, New York, NY 10026-3138.
- What is Carlos Hernandez Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Hernandez Torres is (212) 426-0088.
- Does Carlos Hernandez Torres accept Medicare?
- Carlos Hernandez Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Hernandez Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Hernandez Torres's NPI (1871723171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.