Jorge E Echenique, MD - Medicare Urology in Coral Gables, FL

Jorge E Echenique, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Coral Gables, Florida. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Vitalmd Group Holding Llc and his current practice location is 2931 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (305) 448-4431.

Jorge E Echenique is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME 43607) 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 1578533626.

Contact Information

Jorge E Echenique, MD
2931 Coral Way,
Coral Gables, FL 33145-3205
(305) 448-4431
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJorge E Echenique
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience42 Years
Location2931 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida
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:
  • Jorge E Echenique attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578533626
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143286385
  • Enrollment ID: I20050218000552

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jorge E Echenique such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578533626NPI-NPPES
000812OtherFLNHP
215906OtherFLAVMED
4213531OtherFLAETNA
047791500MedicaidFL
05688OtherFLBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology ME 43607 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Miami HospitalSouth miami, FLHospital
Doctors HospitalCoral gables, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vitalmd Group Holding Llc8921091786459

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. Jorge E Echenique allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVitalmd Group Holding Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871572032
PECOS PAC ID: 8921091786
Enrollment ID: O20040406001878

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. Jorge E Echenique 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
Jorge E Echenique, MD
2931 Coral Way,
Coral Gables, FL 33145-3205

Ph: (305) 448-4431
Jorge E Echenique, MD
2931 Coral Way,
Coral Gables, FL 33145-3205

Ph: (305) 448-4431

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