Quick answers
- Does Carlos Montero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos Montero 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 Carlos Montero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 525 Original Medicare patients and 1,149 services for Carlos Montero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos Montero's NPI number?
- 1518925205. 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 Carlos Montero, 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 | 525 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,149 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)182 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)180 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)121 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)115 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)112 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Carlos Montero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos Montero 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.
- HCA Florida Blake HospitalBradenton, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100213
- HCA Florida South Shore HospitalSun City Center, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100259
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos Montero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 129 S Pebble Beach Blvd, 100 Gastro Assoc of Manatee LLCSun City Center, FL 33573 (813) 634‑9272
- 2816 Manatee Ave WBradenton, FL 34205 (941) 794‑1980
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos Montero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Sun City Center
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sun City Center, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518925205 |
| 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