Dr Zulmaris Torres, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Mayaguez, PR

Dr Zulmaris Torres, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Her current practice location is 975 Ave Hostos Ste 2100, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 834-2280.

Dr Zulmaris Torres is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 673) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1568799229.

Contact Information

Dr Zulmaris Torres, OD
975 Ave Hostos Ste 2100,
Mayaguez, PR 00680-1252
(787) 834-2280
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Zulmaris Torres
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location975 Ave Hostos Ste 2100, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568799229
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2009
  • Last Update Date: 03/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618191693
  • Enrollment ID: I20140612002081

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Zulmaris Torres such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568799229NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 673 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 673 (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. Dr Zulmaris Torres allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameInter American University Of Puerto Rico
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013916147
PECOS PAC ID: 5092607424
Enrollment ID: O20040329001131

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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. Dr Zulmaris Torres 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
Dr Zulmaris Torres, OD
Po Box 1902,
San German, PR 00683-1902

Ph: (787) 955-9144
Dr Zulmaris Torres, OD
975 Ave Hostos Ste 2100,
Mayaguez, PR 00680-1252

Ph: (787) 834-2280

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 787-834-6900    
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Phone: 787-827-8101    
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