Quick answers
- Does Jose R. Montes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose R. Montes 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.
- What is Jose R. Montes's NPI number?
- 1518928498. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose R. Montes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Suite 200 Centro Comercial Reparto, Ave. Americo MirandaRio Piedras, PR 00921 (787) 758‑7910
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose R. Montes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Recinto de Ciencias Medicas247 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Rio Piedras
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rio Piedras, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Recinto de Ciencias Medicas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518928498 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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