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
- 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
- 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
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497876916. Last verified May 11, 2026.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$77
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $77.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.