Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Rio Piedras, PR
- NPI 1255344859
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
369 Ave. de Diego, 308 Torre San Francisco
Rio Piedras, PR 00924
(787) 767-6777
fax (787) 767-6878 - Mailing address
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Malagueta St., 310 Los Arboles de Montehiedra
San Juan, PR 00926
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 14, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Puerto Rico #10618
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255344859. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
412
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$26,201
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 98 | 39 | $127 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 62 | 42 | $39 | |
94664 |
Evaluation of use of breathing device | 60 | 42 | $17 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 59 | 39 | $44 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 59 | 39 | $57 | |
94200 |
Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out | 38 | 28 | $15 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 24 | 20 | $54 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 12 | 12 | $218 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,482
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 6 | $3,493.28 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $200.00 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 4 | $181.96 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 2 | $143.85 | |
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 | $133.35 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $115.47 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 1 | $101.60 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $89.26 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $23.29 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
6,080
Patients
2,180
Total drug cost
$1,136,232
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 964 | 280 | $10,559 |
| Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa (Levalbuterol Tartrate) | Brand | 914 | 439 | $52,510 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 907 | 349 | $12,820 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 565 | 156 | $296,500 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 526 | 116 | $343,841 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 375 | 100 | $153,231 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Generic | 349 | 138 | $3,745 |
| Desloratadine | Generic | 318 | 109 | $6,775 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 267 | 86 | $97,266 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 175 | 34 | $83,447 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui's medical specialty?
Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Rio Piedras, PR.
Where does Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui practice?
Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui practices at 369 Ave. de Diego, Rio Piedras, PR 00924. Office phone: 7877676777.
What is Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui's NPI?
Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255344859, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Luis Nieves Garrastegui commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS 94060); Evaluation of use of breathing device (HCPCS 94664). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.