Walter Nieves, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Isabela, PR

Walter Nieves, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Isabela, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 3285 Ave Militar, Isabela, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 830-5784.

Walter Nieves is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 12791) 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 1225007453.

Contact Information

Walter Nieves, MD
3285 Ave Militar,
Isabela, PR 00662-4091
(787) 830-5784
(787) 830-2436

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Nieves
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location3285 Ave Militar, Isabela, 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:
  • Walter Nieves attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225007453
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880887926
  • Enrollment ID: I20101020001501

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Nieves such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225007453NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 12791 (Puerto Rico)Primary
332H00000XEyewear Supplier (Puerto Rico)Secondary

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. Walter Nieves 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
Walter Nieves, MD
Po Box 1967,
Isabela, PR 00662-1967

Ph: (787) 830-5784
Walter Nieves, MD
3285 Ave Militar,
Isabela, PR 00662-4091

Ph: (787) 830-5784

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Isabela, PR


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