Quick answers
- Does Jose Cura Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose Cura Jr. 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 Cura Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 644 Original Medicare patients and 1,792 services for Jose Cura Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose Cura Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1629059167. 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 Cura Jr., 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 | 644 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,792 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)560 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)303 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)230 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)207 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)85 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 disease64%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Jose Cura Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose Cura Jr. 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.
- St Josephs HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100075
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose Cura Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2461 Enterprise Rd, Suite CClearwater, FL 33763 (727) 725‑5060
- 3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607 (813) 321‑6589
- 3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 1st FloorTampa, FL 33607 (813) 321‑6820
- 3003 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607
- 3101 W Dr Mlk Blvd, Suite 300Tampa, FL 33607 (727) 315‑6974
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose Cura Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BayCare Medical Group, Inc.1,547 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Florida →
Other cardiologists in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BayCare Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 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) | 1629059167 |
| 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