Dr Luis Torres Vera, MD - Medicare Allergy/immunology in San Juan, PR

Dr Luis Torres Vera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Allergy & Immunology - Allergy" physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1969 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Allergy/immunology. He is a member of the group practice Clinica Las Americas Guaynabo, Inc and his current practice location is 508 Ave Hostos, Suite 101, San Juan, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 764-3024.

Dr Luis Torres Vera is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 3690) 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 1023066511.

Contact Information

Dr Luis Torres Vera, MD
508 Ave Hostos, Suite 101,
San Juan, PR 00918-3237
(787) 764-3024
(787) 274-1407



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Luis Torres Vera
GenderMale
SpecialityAllergy/immunology
Experience55 Years
Location508 Ave Hostos, 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 Luis Torres Vera attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1969
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023066511
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/05/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406852094
  • Enrollment ID: I20061004000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Luis Torres Vera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023066511NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207KA0200XAllergy & Immunology - Allergy 3690 (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 Luis Torres Vera allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameClinica Las Americas Guaynabo, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326096058
PECOS PAC ID: 3476504077
Enrollment ID: O20050201000414

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Luis Torres Vera is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Luis Torres Vera, MD
508 Ave Hostos, Suite 101,
San Juan, PR 00918-3237

Ph: (787) 764-3024
Dr Luis Torres Vera, MD
508 Ave Hostos, Suite 101,
San Juan, PR 00918-3237

Ph: (787) 764-3024

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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