Dr Lidgia R Vives Castro, MD - Medicare Neurology in Carolina, PR

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Dr Lidgia R Vives Castro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Carolina, Puerto Rico. She went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. Her current practice location is Antiguo Edificio Jesus T Pinero 80100 Esquina Molinillo, Carolina, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 626-3322.

Dr Lidgia R Vives Castro is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 11425) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1306922976.

Contact Information

Dr Lidgia R Vives Castro, MD
Antiguo Edificio Jesus T Pinero 80100 Esquina Molinillo,
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 626-3322
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lidgia R Vives Castro
GenderFemale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience34 Years
LocationAntiguo Edificio Jesus T Pinero 80100 Esquina Molinillo, Carolina, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lidgia R Vives Castro attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306922976
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486545316
  • Enrollment ID: I20220801003336

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lidgia R Vives Castro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306922976NPI-NPPES
PM412OtherPRMEDICARE
039304700MedicaidPR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 15664 (Mississippi)Secondary
2084V0102XPsychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology 11425 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 11425 (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 Lidgia R Vives Castro allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHospitalist Medical Services Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841797743
PECOS PAC ID: 3476833401
Enrollment ID: O20161209000935

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 Lidgia R Vives Castro 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 Lidgia R Vives Castro, MD
Urb. J Caparra, Calle 1 B21,
Bayamon, PR 00959

Ph: (939) 260-6861		Dr Lidgia R Vives Castro, MD
Antiguo Edificio Jesus T Pinero 80100 Esquina Molinillo,
Carolina, PR 00986

Ph: (787) 626-3322

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