Carlos R Ortiz-torres, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Caguas, PR

Carlos R Ortiz-torres, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Caguas, Puerto Rico. His current practice location is 400 Calle Betances, Caguas, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 653-2275.

Carlos R Ortiz-torres is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 303) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1417030750.

Contact Information

Carlos R Ortiz-torres, OD
400 Calle Betances,
Caguas, PR 00725-5200
(787) 653-2275
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameCarlos R Ortiz-torres
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location400 Calle Betances, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417030750
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315378817
  • Enrollment ID: I20200518001751

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carlos R Ortiz-torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417030750NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 303 (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. Carlos R Ortiz-torres allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameToperbee Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528041167
PECOS PAC ID: 7517287048
Enrollment ID: O20150522000874

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Carlos R Ortiz-torres, OD
Po Box 22740,
San Juan, PR 00931-2740

Ph: (787) 966-7473
Carlos R Ortiz-torres, OD
400 Calle Betances,
Caguas, PR 00725-5200

Ph: (787) 653-2275

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