Dr Virgen M Baez Hernandez, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Caguas, PR

Dr Virgen M Baez Hernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. Her current practice location is Calle 15 N 24 Sta Juana, Caguas, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 743-5620.

Dr Virgen M Baez Hernandez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 13009) 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 1326099466.

Contact Information

Dr Virgen M Baez Hernandez, MD
Calle 15 N 24 Sta Juana,
Caguas, PR 00726
(787) 743-5620
(787) 258-0302

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Virgen M Baez Hernandez
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience31 Years
LocationCalle 15 N 24 Sta Juana, Caguas, 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 Virgen M Baez Hernandez attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326099466
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375552706
  • Enrollment ID: I20060413000167

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Virgen M Baez Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326099466NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 13009 (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 Virgen M Baez Hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCentro Medico Del Turabo Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710107883
PECOS PAC ID: 9335051952
Enrollment ID: O20080212000105

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 Virgen M Baez Hernandez 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 Virgen M Baez Hernandez, MD
Pmb 163 Po Box 4956,
Caguas, PR 00726-4956

Ph: (787) 743-5620
Dr Virgen M Baez Hernandez, MD
Calle 15 N 24 Sta Juana,
Caguas, PR 00726

Ph: (787) 743-5620

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