Dr Eric Astacio, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in San Juan, PR

Dr Eric Astacio, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is Hospital Metropolitano 1785 Carr 21 Las Lomas, Suite 206, San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 781-5988.

Dr Eric Astacio is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 21525) 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 1700226966.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Astacio, MD
Hospital Metropolitano 1785 Carr 21 Las Lomas, Suite 206,
San Juan, PR 00921-0000
(787) 781-5988
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Astacio
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience11 Years
LocationHospital Metropolitano 1785 Carr 21 Las Lomas, San Juan, 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 Eric Astacio attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700226966
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587996228
  • Enrollment ID: I20200721001245

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Astacio such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700226966NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 21525 (Puerto Rico)Primary

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 Eric Astacio allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRecinto De Ciencias Medicas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598840829
PECOS PAC ID: 3678469962
Enrollment ID: O20050913000629

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Eric Astacio, MD
Ranada Street Nd-17,
Toa Baja, PR 00949-0000

Ph: (787) 402-0042
Dr Eric Astacio, MD
Hospital Metropolitano 1785 Carr 21 Las Lomas, Suite 206,
San Juan, PR 00921-0000

Ph: (787) 781-5988

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