Quick answers
- Does Arturo J. Otero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arturo J. Otero 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 Arturo J. Otero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 418 Original Medicare patients and 8,199 services for Arturo J. Otero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Arturo J. Otero's NPI number?
- 1437253044. 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 Arturo J. Otero, 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 | 418 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,199 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)6,500 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)479 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)229 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)92 services
- Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies (95913)46 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes38%
- Depression37%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Arturo J. Otero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arturo J. Otero 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.
- Bmh-Golden TriangleColumbus, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250100
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- Fayette Medical CenterFayette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010045
Practice locations
Addresses where Arturo J. Otero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Rice Mine Rd Loop, Suite 301Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 345‑3881
- 11279 Woodbank WayTuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 393‑0569
- 850 Peter Bryce BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 348‑1770
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Arturo J. Otero as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capstone Health Services Foundation PC161 clinicians in the group
- Neurology Consultants of Tuscaloosa, P.C.6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capstone Health Services Foundation PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437253044 |
| 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