Dr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Caguas, PR

Dr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology" physician in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mennonite General Hospital Inc and his current practice location is Consolidated Mall C-2, Ave. Gautier Benitez, Caguas, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 743-2378.

Dr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 12812) 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 1659452415.

Contact Information

Dr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez, MD
Consolidated Mall C-2, Ave. Gautier Benitez,
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 743-2378
(787) 743-1225



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience30 Years
LocationConsolidated Mall C-2, Ave. Gautier Benitez, Caguas, 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 Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659452415
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/26/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103723002
  • Enrollment ID: I20040113000249

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659452415NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 12812 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology 12812 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Menonita De CayeyCayey, PRHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mennonite General Hospital Inc670984396471

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHospital Menonita De Cayey
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750317764
PECOS PAC ID: 2466449657
Enrollment ID: O20040429000135

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Entity NameMennonite General Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851320394
PECOS PAC ID: 6709843964
Enrollment ID: O20041220000467

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez, MD
Po Box 5307,
Caguas, PR 00726-5307

Ph: (787) 720-1088
Dr Pedro Jose Colon - Hernandez, MD
Consolidated Mall C-2, Ave. Gautier Benitez,
Caguas, PR 00725

Ph: (787) 743-2378

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Caguas, PR

Muay Chiing Hernandez Pons, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Hospital Menonita Caguas, Carretera 172 Primer Piso Oficina 102, Caguas, PR 00726
Phone: 787-900-0100    Fax: 787-900-0102
Carmelo Molina Febus Sr., MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Hospital Hima-san Pablo, Ave. Luis Munoz Marin, Suite 127-a, Caguas, PR 00725
Phone: 787-703-0806    Fax: 787-703-0806
Dr. Johanna L Martinez, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2 Calle Munoz Rivera, Professional Center 207, Caguas, PR 00725
Phone: 787-744-3883    Fax: 787-744-3883
Marco A Feliciano, M.D
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: A1 Munoz Rivera Ave, Himasurgicenter, Suite 403, Caguas, PR 00725
Phone: 787-745-1575    
Dr. Carlos E Vallejo-bennett, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Ave. Luis Munoz Marin, Hima Plaza I Suite 312, Caguas, PR 00725
Phone: 787-961-4668    Fax: 787-961-4674
Diana M Otero-castro, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Hima San Pablo Caguas, Ave Luis Munoz Marin, Caguas, PR 00725
Phone: 787-653-3434    Fax: 787-653-3551
Carlos Javier Montalvan-miro, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Consolidated Medical Plaza Suite 101, 201 Ave. Gautier Benitez, Caguas, PR 00725
Phone: 787-744-5278    

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