Dr Victor J Colon-vazquez, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Caguas, PR

Dr Victor J Colon-vazquez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Caguas, 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 Torre Hospital Hima Suite 122, Ave Luis Munoz Rivera, Caguas, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 747-2530.

Dr Victor J Colon-vazquez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 13117) 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 1598768061.

Contact Information

Dr Victor J Colon-vazquez, MD
Torre Hospital Hima Suite 122, Ave Luis Munoz Rivera,
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 747-2530
(787) 747-2530



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Victor J Colon-vazquez
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience31 Years
LocationTorre Hospital Hima Suite 122, 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 Victor J Colon-vazquez attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598768061
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/31/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022283928
  • Enrollment ID: I20111205000345

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Victor J Colon-vazquez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598768061NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 13117 (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 Victor J Colon-vazquez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameInstituto Digestivo De Puerto Rico Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548397573
PECOS PAC ID: 0547435448
Enrollment ID: O20111205000224

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Victor J Colon-vazquez, MD
Po Box 7947,
Caguas, PR 00726-7947

Ph: (787) 747-2530
Dr Victor J Colon-vazquez, MD
Torre Hospital Hima Suite 122, Ave Luis Munoz Rivera,
Caguas, PR 00725

Ph: (787) 747-2530

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