Dr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Bayamon, PR

Dr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is Instituto San Pablo, Suite 502, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 778-0632.

Dr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 13909) 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 1770586273.

Contact Information

Dr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz, MD
Instituto San Pablo, Suite 502,
Bayamon, PR 00961-7034
(787) 778-0632
(787) 778-3720



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience31 Years
LocationInstituto San Pablo, Bayamon, 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 Jorge L Cortes-ruiz attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770586273
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/04/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830261577
  • Enrollment ID: I20080711000462

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770586273NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 13909 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Dr Susoni IncArecibo, PRHospital
Hima San Pablo BayamonBayamon, 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 Jorge L Cortes-ruiz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentro Gastroenterologia Avanzada Del Norte Csp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639206667
PECOS PAC ID: 8820160567
Enrollment ID: O20080711000473

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz, MD
377 Dorado Beach East,
Dorado, PR 00646

Ph: (787) 778-0632
Dr Jorge L Cortes-ruiz, MD
Instituto San Pablo, Suite 502,
Bayamon, PR 00961-7034

Ph: (787) 778-0632

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Bayamon, PR

Jannette Marie Figueroa-velez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Paseo San Pablo, Edif Dr Arturo Cadilla Vinas Suite 104, Bayamon, PR 00960
Phone: 787-269-2442    
Dr. Ana I Rivera De La Vega, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Paseo San Pablo, Edif. Dr. Arturo Cadilla, Suite 201, Bayamon, PR 00961
Phone: 787-778-8774    Fax: 787-269-6190
Boris M Guzman-hernandez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Mq10 Plaza 37, Monte Claro, Bayamon, PR 00961
Phone: 787-245-8870    Fax: 787-858-0434
Jose M Rodriguez Castro, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Edif Metromedical, A- 608, Bayamon, PR 00959
Phone: 787-395-7125    Fax: 787-395-7126
Dalvert H Polanco, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 Ave Laurel, Bayamon, PR 00956
Phone: 787-787-5151    
Dr. Isabel E Cestero, M. D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Route #2 Km 11.7 Bayamon Medical Plaza, Suite 409-b, Bayamon, PR 00959
Phone: 787-786-0473    Fax: 787-786-9718
Joham Senior Marino, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Piso 1 Suite 104a, Bayamon Medical Plaza, Bayamon, PR 00960
Phone: 787-798-9522    Fax: 787-798-9500

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