Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Toa Baja, PR

  • NPI 1285660373
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Y38 Boulevard Monroig, Cuarta Seccion Levittown
Toa Baja, PR 00949
(787) 200-0324
fax (787) 200-0325
Mailing address
Po Box 51519
Toa Baja, PR 009501519

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 23, 2024
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #14329

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285660373. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,071
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$36,893
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg 1,720 20 $4
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 208 12 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 17 $89
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 19 16 $260
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level 19 16 $118
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 15 15 $111
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 14 12 $240
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 14 12 $123
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 13 11 $110
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 12 11 $665

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 188. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21,476
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 6 $12,825.29
Abbott Laboratories 14 $8,650.35

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$15,216
Consulting Fee
$5,920
Food and Beverage
$340

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,125
Patients
487
Total drug cost
$63,471
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 834 119 $22,662
Tramadol Hcl Generic 431 125 $3,757
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 157 50 $2,149
Gabapentin Generic 149 32 $3,132
Diclofenac Potassium Generic 116 59 $3,573
Pregabalin Generic 75 20 $5,995
Endocet (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 65 18 $1,091
Fentanyl Generic 57 0 $4,596
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 47 14 $977
Baclofen Generic 45 13 $826

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Toa Baja, PR.
Where does Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado practice?
Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado practices at Y38 Boulevard Monroig, Toa Baja, PR 00949. Office phone: 7872000324.
What is Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285660373, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Buxo Tirado commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg (HCPCS J3300); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.