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General Practice

Jose L. Nieves Picon, MD

Sees patients in Arecibo, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Jose L. Nieves Picon, MD is a general practitioner at Carretera 2 Km, 6 Barrio Factor 1, Arecibo, PR 00612. Phone: (787) 881-9788. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1689605370. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: General practitioner (Medicare lists General Practice)
  • Address: Carretera 2 Km, 6 Barrio Factor 1, Arecibo, PR 00612 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 881‑9788
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jose L. Nieves Picon, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jose L. Nieves Picon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose L. Nieves Picon 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 L. Nieves Picon's NPI number?
1689605370. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689605370
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians