Dr Jose R Cruz Cestero, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Coto Laurel, PR

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Dr Jose R Cruz Cestero, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. His current practice location is Carr. 506 Avenue San Cristobal, Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 844-4958.

Dr Jose R Cruz Cestero is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 11813) 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 1437158466.

Contact Information

Dr Jose R Cruz Cestero, MD
Carr. 506 Avenue San Cristobal,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780
(787) 844-4958
(787) 844-4958

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jose R Cruz Cestero
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience33 Years
LocationCarr. 506 Avenue San Cristobal, Coto Laurel, 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 Jose R Cruz Cestero graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437158466
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/03/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517001506
  • Enrollment ID: I20100215000012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jose R Cruz Cestero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437158466NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 11813 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
San Luke's Memorial Hospital IncPonce, PRHospital

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 Jose R Cruz Cestero 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 Jose R Cruz Cestero, MD
Po Box 801057,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780-1057

Ph: (787) 842-2300		Dr Jose R Cruz Cestero, MD
Carr. 506 Avenue San Cristobal,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780

Ph: (787) 844-4958

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Coto Laurel, PR

Dr. Richard Soler Santiago, M.D
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Carr 506 San Critobal Avenue, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-844-4958    Fax: 787-844-4958
Dr. Maria C Cestero Lopez, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Carr 506 Ave. San Cristobal, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-844-4958    Fax: 787-844-4958

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