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Pulmonary Disease

Joel E. Nieves Scharon, MD

Works at hospitals in San Juan, PR · Rio Piedras, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Joel E. Nieves Scharon, MD (Pulmonary Disease) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in San Juan, PR and Rio Piedras, PR. NPI 1841569308. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel E. Nieves Scharon, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Pulmonary DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
MaleGender (as listed)
Instituto Neumologico de Puerto RicoGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joel E. Nieves Scharon work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel E. Nieves Scharon at 2 hospitals: Hospital Pavia Santurce and San Juan Municipality Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joel E. Nieves Scharon see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including San Juan, PR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joel E. Nieves Scharon's specialty?
Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists).
Does Joel E. Nieves Scharon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel E. Nieves Scharon accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joel E. Nieves Scharon?
(787) 763-5764, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joel E. Nieves Scharon's NPI number?
1841569308. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joel E. Nieves Scharon works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel E. Nieves Scharon at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel E. Nieves Scharon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel E. Nieves Scharon as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Instituto Neumologico de Puerto Rico4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pulmonologists in San Juan

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841569308
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians