Quick answers
- Does Jose A. Kareh Cordero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose A. Kareh Cordero 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 A. Kareh Cordero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 106 services for Jose A. Kareh Cordero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose A. Kareh Cordero's NPI number?
- 1588754642. 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 A. Kareh Cordero, 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 106 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)49 services
- Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (93458)14 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)14 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Diabetes67%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Jose A. Kareh Cordero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose A. Kareh Cordero 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.
- Centro Cardiovascular de Puerto Rico y el CaribeSan Juan, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400124
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose A. Kareh Cordero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiovascular Ctr of Puerto Rico-S, Puerto Rico Medical CenterSan Juan, PR 00936 (787) 763‑6537
- Cardiovascular Ctr of Puerto Rico-Suite, 1 Puerto Rico Medical CenterSan Juan, PR 00936
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Puerto Rico →
Other cardiologists in San Juan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| 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) | 1588754642 |
| 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