Luis A Serrano, M D - Medicare Ophthalmology in Ponce, PR

Luis A Serrano, M D is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Recinto De Ciencias Medicas and his current practice location is 44 Mayor St., Zamora Building 1st. Floor, Ponce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 848-5353.

Luis A Serrano is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 6176) 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 1235132713.

Contact Information

Luis A Serrano, M D
44 Mayor St., Zamora Building 1st. Floor,
Ponce, PR 00730-3761
(787) 848-5353
(787) 259-4462



Physician's Profile

Full NameLuis A Serrano
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience48 Years
Location44 Mayor St., Ponce, 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:
  • Luis A Serrano attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235132713
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335199801
  • Enrollment ID: I20050124000488

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Luis A Serrano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235132713NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 6176 (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. Luis A Serrano allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRecinto De Ciencias Medicas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770654592
PECOS PAC ID: 3678469962
Enrollment ID: O20040330000262

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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. Luis A Serrano 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
Luis A Serrano, M D
44 Mayor St., Zamora Building 1st. Floor,
Ponce, PR 00730-3761

Ph: (787) 848-5353
Luis A Serrano, M D
44 Mayor St., Zamora Building 1st. Floor,
Ponce, PR 00730-3761

Ph: (787) 848-5353

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Dr. Hiram Quinones- Ferrer, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8024 Calle Concordia, Suite 200, Ponce, PR 00717
Phone: 787-842-2040    Fax: 787-841-6886
Dr. Jorge H Gutierrez-dorrington, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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