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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Julio J. Valentin Nieves, MD

Works at hospitals in Bayamon, PR · Manati, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Julio J. Valentin Nieves, MD is a cardiologist at 1 Calle Jose D Candelas, Suite 203, Manati, PR 00674. Phone: (787) 918-0066. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Julio J. Valentin Nieves had 89 Original Medicare patients and 199 services. NPI 1952535346. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Julio J. Valentin Nieves, 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 Julio J. Valentin Nieves accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julio J. Valentin Nieves 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 Julio J. Valentin Nieves see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 199 services for Julio J. Valentin Nieves. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Julio J. Valentin Nieves's NPI number?
1952535346. 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 Julio J. Valentin Nieves, 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 patients89
Services billed to Medicare199
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)43 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)23 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 services
  4. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)13 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%
  • Diabetes74%
  • Chronic kidney disease57%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Heart failure39%

Hospitals where Julio J. Valentin Nieves works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Julio J. Valentin Nieves 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Julio J. Valentin Nieves is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Julio J. Valentin Nieves as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pci Group LLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Manati

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

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Other clinicians in Pci Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952535346
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians