Quick answers
- Does Carlos L. Elguero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos L. Elguero 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 Carlos L. Elguero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 660 services for Carlos L. Elguero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos L. Elguero's NPI number?
- 1962665737. 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 Carlos L. Elguero, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 660 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)50 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)48 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)48 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)39 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol62%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Arthritis37%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Carlos L. Elguero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos L. Elguero 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.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos L. Elguero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 Hackett BlvdAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 525‑7600
- 391 Myrtle Ave, Suite 4aAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 207‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos L. Elguero as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care Physicians PLLC368 clinicians in the group
- Villa Mary Immaculate3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care Physicians PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962665737 |
| 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