Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Ponce, PR

  • NPI 1497876916
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
909 Ave Tito Castro, Torre Medica San Lucas Suite 723
Ponce, PR 007164728
(787) 259-3355
Mailing address
Po Box 7577
Ponce, PR 007327577

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2009
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #15441

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497876916. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$77
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $77.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$77

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
804
Patients
191
Total drug cost
$77,263
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Calcitriol Generic 127 31 $2,291
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 94 33 $58,959
Furosemide Generic 91 25 $590
Losartan Potassium Generic 66 22 $642
Allopurinol Generic 60 14 $435
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 49 0 $8,969
Famotidine Generic 47 11 $350
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 46 15 $346
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 42 12 $293
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 40 13 $350

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves practices Nephrology Physician in Ponce, PR.
Where does Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves practice?
Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves practices at 909 Ave Tito Castro, Ponce, PR 007164728. Office phone: 7872593355.
What is Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497876916, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.