Dr Carlos R Otero, MD - Medicare Neurology in Ponce, PR

Dr Carlos R Otero, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. His current practice location is 2225 Ponce By Pass Edificio Parra, Suite 305, Ponce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 259-3574.

Dr Carlos R Otero is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 11433) 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 1598840902.

Contact Information

Dr Carlos R Otero, MD
2225 Ponce By Pass Edificio Parra, Suite 305,
Ponce, PR 00717-1321
(787) 259-3574
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Carlos R Otero
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience38 Years
Location2225 Ponce By Pass Edificio Parra, Ponce, 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 Carlos R Otero attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598840902
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/09/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446407605
  • Enrollment ID: I20120823000753

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Carlos R Otero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598840902NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P2900XPsychiatry & Neurology - Pain Medicine 114433 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 11433 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Damas IncPonce, PRHospital

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 Carlos R Otero allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTiber Health Public Benefit Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184139602
PECOS PAC ID: 8820302979
Enrollment ID: O20150803000978

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 Carlos R Otero 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 Carlos R Otero, MD
2225 Ponce Byp, Parra Suite 305,
Ponce, PR 00717-1321

Ph: (787) 259-3574
Dr Carlos R Otero, MD
2225 Ponce By Pass Edificio Parra, Suite 305,
Ponce, PR 00717-1321

Ph: (787) 259-3574

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