Gerardo J Medina Caban, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Mayaguez, PR

Gerardo J Medina Caban, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Nefrologos Asociados Del Oeste and his current practice location is 1050 Los Corazones Ave, Suite 102, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 834-5334.

Gerardo J Medina Caban is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 14373) 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 1003912288.

Contact Information

Gerardo J Medina Caban, MD
1050 Los Corazones Ave, Suite 102,
Mayaguez, PR 00680-7042
(787) 834-5334
(787) 833-6640



Physician's Profile

Full NameGerardo J Medina Caban
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location1050 Los Corazones Ave, Mayaguez, 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:
  • Gerardo J Medina Caban attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003912288
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/05/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850364282
  • Enrollment ID: I20040814000177

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gerardo J Medina Caban such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003912288NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 14373 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc Mayaguez NoMayaguez, PRDialysis facility
Hospital De La ConcepcionSan german, PRHospital
Mayaguez Medical CenterMayaguez, PRHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nefrologos Asociados Del Oeste19512979518

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Entity NameNefrologos Asociados Del Oeste
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861596496
PECOS PAC ID: 1951297951
Enrollment ID: O20050812000844

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Gerardo J Medina Caban, MD
1050 Los Corazones Ave, Suite 102,
Mayaguez, PR 00680-7042

Ph: (787) 834-5334
Gerardo J Medina Caban, MD
1050 Los Corazones Ave, Suite 102,
Mayaguez, PR 00680-7042

Ph: (787) 834-5334

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Jose A Perez Hernandez Sr., MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: De Diego #59 Este, Mayaguez, PR 00680
Phone: 787-833-6940    
Dr. Carlos Micames Muzaber, M.D., F.A.C.P.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Calle Dr Basora 55 Norte Edicicio Medico Iv, Suite 111, Mayaguez, PR 00680
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Armando Oscar Cardona-ramirez, MD
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Dr. Rafael Matos, M.D.
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