Hector Ruben Leon, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Carolina, PR

Hector Ruben Leon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is Calle Fernandez Juncos B-3, Urb Rosa Maria, Carolina, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 750-4855.

Hector Ruben Leon is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 4406) 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 1659481794.

Contact Information

Hector Ruben Leon, MD
Calle Fernandez Juncos B-3, Urb Rosa Maria,
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-4855
(787) 768-9380



Physician's Profile

Full NameHector Ruben Leon
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience52 Years
LocationCalle Fernandez Juncos B-3, Carolina, 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:
  • Hector Ruben Leon attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659481794
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517143605
  • Enrollment ID: I20110526000154

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Hector Ruben Leon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659481794NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4406 (Puerto Rico)Primary

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. Hector Ruben Leon 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
Hector Ruben Leon, MD
Calle Fernandez Juncos B-3, Urb Rosa Maria,
Carolina, PR 00985

Ph: (787) 750-4855
Hector Ruben Leon, MD
Calle Fernandez Juncos B-3, Urb Rosa Maria,
Carolina, PR 00985

Ph: (787) 750-4855

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Carolina, PR

Dr. Jaime Enrique Colon Casasnovas, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11310 Ave 65 Infanteria # Km12.3, Carolina, PR 00987
Phone: 787-769-2477    
Virginia Rodriguez, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Pq 28 Comandante Ave., Carolina, PR 00982
Phone: 787-752-3280    Fax: 787-752-8920
Dr. Ana H. Mejias - Soto, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Carr 3 Km 8.3 Ave 65 De Inftanteria, Hospital De La Upr Dr. Federico Trilla, Carolina, PR 00984
Phone: 787-757-1800    Fax: 787-757-1806
Nayda E Vega, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Ave 65th Infanteria Km12.3, Instituto De Ojos Y Piel, Carolina, PR 00985
Phone: 787-769-2477    Fax: 787-276-0065
Angel Rivera - Castro, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11310 Ave. 65 Infanteria, Carr 3 Km 12.3, Carolina, PR 00985
Phone: 787-769-2477    Fax: 787-276-0065
Dr. Ana Cristina Toro-ortiz, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Ave 65 De Infanteria Km 12.3, Instituto De Ojos, Carolina, PR 00985
Phone: 787-769-2477    Fax: 787-276-0065
Miguel A Santiago-garcia, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Road #3 Km 12.3, 65 Avenue, Carolina, PR 00985
Phone: 787-769-2477    Fax: 787-276-0065

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