Quick answers
- Does Jose J. Aguayo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose J. Aguayo 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 J. Aguayo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 269 Original Medicare patients and 1,042 services for Jose J. Aguayo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose J. Aguayo's NPI number?
- 1609972728. 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 J. Aguayo, 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 | 269 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,042 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)512 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)167 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)109 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)62 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)47 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes69%
- Heart failure61%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
Hospitals where Jose J. Aguayo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose J. Aguayo 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.
- Bartow Regional Medical CenterBartow, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100121
- Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100157
- Winter Haven HospitalWinter Haven, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100052
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose J. Aguayo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1745 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 (863) 688‑0576
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose J. Aguayo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Florida Kidney Care PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Lakeland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Florida Kidney Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609972728 |
| 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