Jorge J Lastra, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Manati, PR

Jorge J Lastra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Manati, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. His current practice location is Manati Medical Center, Suite 201, Manati, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 621-3737.

Jorge J Lastra is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 13229) 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 1952467490.

Contact Information

Jorge J Lastra, MD
Manati Medical Center, Suite 201,
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 621-3737
(787) 621-3251



Physician's Profile

Full NameJorge J Lastra
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience32 Years
LocationManati Medical Center, Manati, 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:
  • Jorge J Lastra attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952467490
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759346760
  • Enrollment ID: I20200405000155

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jorge J Lastra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952467490NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 13229 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Manati Medical Center Dr Otero LopezManati, 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. Jorge J Lastra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePuerto Rico Neurosurgery & Spine, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477956225
PECOS PAC ID: 2961831482
Enrollment ID: O20200405000140

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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. Jorge J Lastra 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
Jorge J Lastra, MD
Manati Medical Center, Suite 201,
Manati, PR 00674

Ph: (787) 621-3737
Jorge J Lastra, MD
Manati Medical Center, Suite 201,
Manati, PR 00674

Ph: (787) 621-3737

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Phone: 787-621-3737    Fax: 787-621-3251
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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