Quick answers
- Does Jose R. Cruz Cestero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose R. Cruz Cestero accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jose R. Cruz Cestero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 644 services for Jose R. Cruz Cestero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose R. Cruz Cestero's NPI number?
- 1437158466. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jose R. Cruz Cestero, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 644 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis62%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Hospitals where Jose R. Cruz Cestero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose R. Cruz Cestero at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas IIPonce, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400044
- Hospital Menonita PoncePonce, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400113
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose R. Cruz Cestero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Torres San CristobalCoto Laurel, PR 00780 (787) 842‑2300
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Interventional Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Puerto Rico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437158466 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians