Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · San Juan, PR
- NPI 1841569308
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
400 Ave Franklin D. Roosevelt, Clinica Las Americas Suite 205
San Juan, PR 00923
(787) 763-5164 - Additional location
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1456 Calle Asia, Hospital Pavia Santurce
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 641-1616 - Mailing address
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1019 Avenue Luis Vigoreaux Doral Plaza, Apartment 10L
Guaynabo, PR 00966
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 10, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Puerto Rico #019927
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841569308. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
613
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$46,810
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 158 | 60 | $90 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 126 | 39 | $78 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 100 | 46 | $117 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 76 | 61 | $38 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 54 | 54 | $56 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 51 | 51 | $43 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 22 | 22 | $111 | |
90674 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free | 13 | 13 | $32 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 13 | 13 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in San Juan Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$8,606
Transactions
106
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 30 | $6,465.84 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 14 | $367.75 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 14 | $356.98 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 10 | $247.93 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 7 | $245.94 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 10 | $169.63 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 4 | $164.97 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $120.65 | |
| Pbg Puerto Rico LLC | 4 | $90.00 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $70.14 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 1 | $69.99 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $67.49 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $50.00 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $47.10 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $41.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,987
Patients
660
Total drug cost
$606,454
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 268 | 53 | $123,916 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 232 | 57 | $149,852 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 195 | 104 | $8,521 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 187 | 42 | $92,063 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 186 | 66 | $2,378 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 173 | 67 | $66,016 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 167 | 71 | $2,858 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 141 | 37 | $55,969 |
| Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 93 | 33 | $23,071 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 81 | 45 | $353 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in San Juan, PR.
Where does Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon practice?
Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon practices at 400 Ave Franklin D. Roosevelt, San Juan, PR 00923. Office phone: 7877635164.
What is Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon's NPI?
Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841569308, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Nieves Scharon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.