Luis J Ortiz-espinosa, MD, FAAD - Medicare Dermatology in Carolina, PR

Luis J Ortiz-espinosa, MD, FAAD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is Pq-28 Ave. El Comandante, Country Club, Carolina, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 752-3280.

Luis J Ortiz-espinosa is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 9468) 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 1053390732.

Contact Information

Luis J Ortiz-espinosa, MD, FAAD
Pq-28 Ave. El Comandante, Country Club,
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 752-3280
(787) 752-8920



Physician's Profile

Full NameLuis J Ortiz-espinosa
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience38 Years
LocationPq-28 Ave. El Comandante, 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:
  • Luis J Ortiz-espinosa attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053390732
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153446802
  • Enrollment ID: I20100917000595

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Luis J Ortiz-espinosa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053390732NPI-NPPES
81923OtherPRTRIPLE-S

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 9468 (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 J Ortiz-espinosa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentro Dermatologico San Pablo Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Other
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194704882
PECOS PAC ID: 1759406499
Enrollment ID: O20100917000501

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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 J Ortiz-espinosa 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 J Ortiz-espinosa, MD, FAAD
90 Ave. Rio Hondo Pmb 126,
Bayamon, PR 00961

Ph: (787) 706-1006
Luis J Ortiz-espinosa, MD, FAAD
Pq-28 Ave. El Comandante, Country Club,
Carolina, PR 00983

Ph: (787) 752-3280

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Pq26 Ave Comandante, Country Club, Carolina, PR 00983
Phone: 787-752-3280    Fax: 787-752-8920
Rocio Marie Cardona Munoz, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Pq26 Ave El Comandante Ste 301, Carolina, PR 00982
Phone: 787-752-3280    
Dr. Carmen Liliana Cruz, MD
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Practice Location: Plaza Carolina Mall, Tercer Nivel Ste 10, Carolina, PR 00988
Phone: 787-750-2620    Fax: 787-750-7730
Dr. Alma M Cruz Santana, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Ave 65 De Infanteria Esq Roberto Clemente, Carolina Shopping Court Piso 6 Oficina 303, Carolina, PR 00985
Phone: 787-769-1954    Fax: 787-752-4304
Carla Nicole Cruz-diaz,
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