Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc - Medicare Primary Care in Vega Baja, PR

Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc is a medicare enrolled primary clinic (Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology) in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. The current practice location for Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc is 4246 Carretera 2 Km 43, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. For appointments, you can reach them via phone at (787) 884-7218. The mailing address for Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc is 4246 Carretera 2 Km 43, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and phone number is (787) 884-7218.

Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 16955). The clinic also participates in the medicare program and its NPI number is 1588040281. This medical practice accepts medicare insurance (which means this clinic accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance). However, please confirm if they accept your insurance at (787) 884-7218.

Contact Information

Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc
4246 Carretera 2 Km 43
Vega Baja
PR 00693-4128
(787) 884-7218
Not Available

Primary Care Clinic Profile

Full NameMelendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Location4246 Carretera 2 Km 43, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Authorized Official Name and PositionJorge David Melendez Hernandez (PRESIDENT)
Authorized Official Contact7873086859
Accepts Medicare InsuranceYes. This clinic participates in medicare program and accept medicare insurance.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc
4246 Carretera 2 Km 43
Vega Baja
PR 00693-4128

Ph: (787) 884-7218
Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc
4246 Carretera 2 Km 43
Vega Baja
PR 00693-4128

Ph: (787) 884-7218

NPI Details:

NPI Number1588040281
Provider Enumeration Date08/04/2015
Last Update Date08/04/2015

Medicare PECOS Information:

Medicare PECOS PAC ID3375853328
Medicare Enrollment IDO20151104001213

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Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588040281NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 16955 (Puerto Rico)Primary
261QE0800XClinic/center - Endoscopy 16955 (Puerto Rico)Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Melendez Gastroenterology Institute, Llc acts as a billing entity for following providers:
Provider NameJorge D Melendez Hernandez
Provider TypePractitioner - Gastroenterology
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841491321
PECOS PAC ID: 2466637061
Enrollment ID: I20110426000084

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