Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Gurabo, PR

Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. His current practice location is Calle 66 # 694, Urb. Veredas, Gurabo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 366-7961.

Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 17630) 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 1548468804.

Contact Information

Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz, MD
Calle 66 # 694, Urb. Veredas,
Gurabo, PR 00777
(787) 366-7961
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRicardo M Calderon Ortiz
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience18 Years
LocationCalle 66 # 694, Gurabo, 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:
  • Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548468804
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062682545
  • Enrollment ID: I20110822000032

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548468804NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 17630 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Atlantis Health Care Group (puerto Rico), Inc.Juncos, PRDialysis facility
Hospital Menonita Caguas IncCaguas, 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. Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePr Renal Health And Research Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083923114
PECOS PAC ID: 9739377862
Enrollment ID: O20101216000155

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz, MD
409 Reina De Las Flores, Sabanera Del Rio,
Gurabo, PR 00778

Ph: (787) 366-7961
Ricardo M Calderon Ortiz, MD
Calle 66 # 694, Urb. Veredas,
Gurabo, PR 00777

Ph: (787) 366-7961

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