Quick answers
- Does Hector D. Nieves accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hector D. Nieves 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 Hector D. Nieves see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 284 services for Hector D. Nieves. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hector D. Nieves's NPI number?
- 1538107487. 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 Hector D. Nieves, 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 284 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)66 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)38 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Hector D. Nieves works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hector D. Nieves 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.
- AdventHealth Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100068
Practice locations
Addresses where Hector D. Nieves is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1125 N Nova RdDaytona Beach, FL 32117 (386) 274‑7651
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hector D. Nieves as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Can Community Health Inc44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Daytona Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Daytona Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Can Community Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 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) | 1538107487 |
| 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