Dr Luis E Vazquez Zayas, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Carolina, PR

Dr Luis E Vazquez Zayas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics" physician in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is Calle Domingo Caceres, Numero 59 Este, Carolina, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 762-6154.

Dr Luis E Vazquez Zayas is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 5859) 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 1396950689.

Contact Information

Dr Luis E Vazquez Zayas, MD
Calle Domingo Caceres, Numero 59 Este,
Carolina, PR 00984
(787) 762-6154
(787) 762-2873

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Luis E Vazquez Zayas
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience49 Years
LocationCalle Domingo Caceres, Carolina, 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 Luis E Vazquez Zayas graduated from medical school in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396950689
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466648837
  • Enrollment ID: I20101124000400

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Luis E Vazquez Zayas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396950689NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VX0000XObstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics 5859 (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 Luis E Vazquez Zayas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentro-gineco Obstetrico Dr Luis E. Vazquez Zayas C.s.p.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669562112
PECOS PAC ID: 5395931752
Enrollment ID: O20101124000325

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 Luis E Vazquez Zayas 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 Luis E Vazquez Zayas, MD
Po Box 3177,
Carolina, PR 00984-3177

Ph: (787) 762-6154
Dr Luis E Vazquez Zayas, MD
Calle Domingo Caceres, Numero 59 Este,
Carolina, PR 00984

Ph: (787) 762-6154

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