Jose Vazquez-Tanus, M.D.
NPI 1902916893 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Vazquez-Tanus, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1902916893).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902916893
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 07913 (PR)
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 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 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 342 | 79 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 299 | 57 |
| Carvedilol | 270 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 249 | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 236 | 60 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 224 | 54 |
| Candesartan Cilexetil |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,160 across 5 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Vazquez-Tanus's NPI number?
- Jose Vazquez-Tanus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902916893, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Vazquez-Tanus's specialty?
- Jose Vazquez-Tanus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Vazquez-Tanus located?
- Jose Vazquez-Tanus's practice location on file with NPPES is 2225 Ponce Byp, Ponce, PR 00717-1321.
- What is Jose Vazquez-Tanus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Vazquez-Tanus is (787) 259-0526.
- Does Jose Vazquez-Tanus accept Medicare?
- Jose Vazquez-Tanus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Vazquez-Tanus's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Vazquez-Tanus's NPI (1902916893) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.