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DR. HECTOR JOSE NUNEZ MEDINA MD
NPI 1104273812
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in San Juan, PR

Active since May 23, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1716 CALLE PARANA, SAN JUAN, PR 00926(787) 766-2200(787) 766-8548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2023, Aug 8, 2023, Apr 18, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Hector Jose Nunez Medina Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HECTOR JOSE NUNEZ MEDINA MD (NPI 1104273812) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (21855) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centro Cardiovascular, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104273812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR JOSE NUNEZ MEDINACredential: MD
Location Address1716 CALLE PARANASan Juan, PR 00926-3148
Mailing AddressPo Box 360423San Juan, PR 00936-0423 · (787) 310-8854
Phone(787) 766-2200
Fax(787) 766-8548
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1104273812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 21855
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 21855 (PR), 33810 (PR)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1CENTRO CARDIOVASCULAR DE PUERTO RICO Y EL CARIBESAN JUAN, PR 00936 · Phone (787) 754-8500 · Fax (787) 765-0282
Location 2UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL PUERTO RICO MEDICAL CENTER, BO. MONACILLOSSAN JUAN, PR 00935-0001 · Phone (787) 754-0101

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Hector Jose Nunez Medina Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406211507
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230426000076
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
58 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
36 services22 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
21 services21 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Centro Cardiovascular

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Piedras, PR
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number400124
LocationAvenida Americo Miranda, Entrada Principal CmRio Piedras, PR 00936 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00926 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CARDIOMED ONE PSC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1716 CALLE PARANA, EL CEREZAL
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00926
San Juan Municipio (787) 766-2200
HNM CARE LLC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1716 CALLE PARANA
SAN JUAN, PR 00926
San Juan Municipio (787) 766-2200
WILBERTO GUZMAN ALVARADO M. D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1716 CALLE PARANA, EL CEREZAL
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00926
San Juan Municipio (787) 766-8548

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Hector Nunez Medina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Nunez Medina is 1104273812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2016.

Where is Hector Nunez Medina located?

Hector Nunez Medina practices at 1716 Calle Parana, San Juan, PR 00926. The listed phone number is (787) 766-2200.

What is Hector Nunez Medina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Hector Nunez Medina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Nunez Medina is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Hector Nunez Medina affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Nunez Medina is affiliated with Centro Cardiovascular.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Nunez Medina was last updated on August 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.