Joel Lopez-figueroa, - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Humacao, PR

Joel Lopez-figueroa, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Hospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo De Puerto Rico, Inc. and his current practice location is 12 Calle Victoria, Legacy Medical Center Suite 22, Humacao, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 266-9151.

Joel Lopez-figueroa is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 19058) 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 1811271463.

Contact Information

Joel Lopez-figueroa,
12 Calle Victoria, Legacy Medical Center Suite 22,
Humacao, PR 00791-4283
(787) 266-9151
(787) 266-9152



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoel Lopez-figueroa
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience13 Years
Location12 Calle Victoria, Humacao, 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:
  • Joel Lopez-figueroa graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811271463
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/30/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042542250
  • Enrollment ID: I20191021002245

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel Lopez-figueroa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811271463NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 19058 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Auxilio Mutuo HospitalHato rey, PRHospital
San Juan Municipal HospitalRio piedras, PRHospital

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. Joel Lopez-figueroa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo De Puerto Rico, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376561522
PECOS PAC ID: 4183602832
Enrollment ID: O20040807000223

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joel Lopez-figueroa,
Correo Villa, Aa-02 Ave Tejas Pmb 289,
Humacao, PR 00791

Ph: (787) 266-9151
Joel Lopez-figueroa,
12 Calle Victoria, Legacy Medical Center Suite 22,
Humacao, PR 00791-4283

Ph: (787) 266-9151

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Julio M Santiago Vigo, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Hospital Ryder Memorial Inc, Humacao, PR 00792
Phone: 787-852-0768    Fax: 787-852-8248
Dr. Pedro A. Torrellas Ruiz, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 47 Calle Font Martelo, Humacao, PR 00791
Phone: 787-285-5900    Fax: 787-390-7757
Angel A. Alonso Santos, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 358 Calle Font Martelo, Suite 103, Humacao, PR 00791
Phone: 787-850-1720    Fax: 787-852-4275
Dr. Myriam Zahydee Allende-vigo, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 18 J. Franceschi St., Urb. Pereyo, Humacao, PR 00791
Phone: 787-852-5313    Fax: 787-765-9183
Middelia Rodriguez, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: # 3 Boulevard Del Rio, Humacao, PR 00791
Phone: 787-737-6737    
Jose F Rodriguez Rodriguez, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 355 Ave Font Martelo, Ste 401 Hospital Ryder, Humacao, PR 00791
Phone: 787-850-4815    Fax: 787-850-4815
Dagmary Purcell, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Calle Fort Martelo #355, Hospital Ryder, Suite 509, Humacao, PR 00972
Phone: 787-656-0758    Fax: 787-656-0758

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