Nelson Sanchez, M.D.
NPI 1982063178 · General Practice Physician · Hialeah, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Sanchez, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Hialeah, FL (NPI 1982063178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982063178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME153783 (FL)
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
10 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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 18 |
| Metformin Hcl | 36 | 13 |
| Folic Acid | 33 | 13 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 30 | — |
| Lisinopril | 25 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | — |
| Baclofen | 24 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$276 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
- 2016-02-16
- Last updated
- 2023-07-31
- Certified
- 2023-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Sanchez's NPI number?
- Nelson Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982063178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Sanchez's specialty?
- Nelson Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Sanchez located?
- Nelson Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 Hialeah Dr, Hialeah, FL 33010-5219.
- What is Nelson Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Sanchez is (786) 206-2888.
- Does Nelson Sanchez accept Medicare?
- Nelson Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Sanchez's NPI (1982063178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.