Dr Joaquin F Balaguer, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Bayamon, PR

Dr Joaquin F Balaguer, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He went to Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Dr Joaquin Balaguer Group Psc and his current practice location is Edif Dr Arturo Cadilla Ofic 409, 100 Paseo San Pablo, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 787-5690.

Dr Joaquin F Balaguer is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 051) 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 1356311229.

Contact Information

Dr Joaquin F Balaguer, DPM
Edif Dr Arturo Cadilla Ofic 409, 100 Paseo San Pablo,
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 787-5690
(787) 798-2325



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joaquin F Balaguer
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience33 Years
LocationEdif Dr Arturo Cadilla Ofic 409, Bayamon, 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:
  • Dr Joaquin F Balaguer attended and graduated from Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356311229
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103846936
  • Enrollment ID: I20070220000622

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joaquin F Balaguer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356311229NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 051 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr Joaquin Balaguer Group Psc99311297562

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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 Joaquin F Balaguer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr Joaquin Balaguer Group Psc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194820670
PECOS PAC ID: 9931129756
Enrollment ID: O20051123000006

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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 Joaquin F Balaguer 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 Joaquin F Balaguer, DPM
Edif Dr Arturo Cadilla Ofic 409, 100 Paseo San Pablo,
Bayamon, PR 00961

Ph: (787) 787-5690
Dr Joaquin F Balaguer, DPM
Edif Dr Arturo Cadilla Ofic 409, 100 Paseo San Pablo,
Bayamon, PR 00961

Ph: (787) 787-5690

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Podiatrist in Bayamon, PR

Preferred Podiatry Network Of Puerto Rico, Llc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 Paseo San Pablo, Edif Dr. Arturo Cadilla Ofic 409, Bayamon, PR 00961
Phone: 787-435-2292    
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Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1995 Carr. 2 Suite 1201, Metro Medical Center, Bayamon, PR 00959
Phone: 787-740-5060    Fax: 787-798-3388
Dr Joaquin Balaguer Group Psc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: #100 Paseo San Pablo, Edif Dr Arturo Cadilla Ofic 409, Bayamon, PR 00961
Phone: 787-787-5690    Fax: 787-798-2325
Mr. Edmond Medina, MD
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: P12 Ave Magnolia, Bayamon, PR 00956
Phone: 787-785-9282    Fax: 787-785-9290
Bayamon Podiatric Clinic Psc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: P12 Calle Magnolia, Bayamon, PR 00956
Phone: 787-785-9282    
Dr. Lourdes Rivera, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: B12 Calle Santa Cruz, Urb. Santa Cruz, Bayamon, PR 00961
Phone: 787-778-6676    Fax: 787-778-6676

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