Dr Benjamin Betancourt, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Santurce, PR

Dr Benjamin Betancourt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1968 and has 56 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Premium Health Group Clinic and his current practice location is Fernadez Juncos Ave. 1501, Suite 401 Betancourt Building, Santurce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 728-7240.

Dr Benjamin Betancourt is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 3679) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710977624.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Betancourt, MD
Fernadez Juncos Ave. 1501, Suite 401 Betancourt Building,
Santurce, PR 00910
(787) 728-7240
(787) 727-2892



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Betancourt
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience56 Years
LocationFernadez Juncos Ave. 1501, Santurce, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Benjamin Betancourt attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1968
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710977624
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/16/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224152939
  • Enrollment ID: I20100922000911

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Betancourt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710977624NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 3679 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Auxilio Mutuo HospitalHato rey, PRHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Benjamin Betancourt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePremium Health Group Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306071451
PECOS PAC ID: 7517110976
Enrollment ID: O20130115000093

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Benjamin Betancourt, MD
Po Box 19356, Fernadez Juncos Station,
San Juan, PR 00910-1356

Ph: (787) 728-7240
Dr Benjamin Betancourt, MD
Fernadez Juncos Ave. 1501, Suite 401 Betancourt Building,
Santurce, PR 00910

Ph: (787) 728-7240

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