DR. ERNESTO RENE SOLTERO M.D.
NPI 1114077021
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Ponce, PR

Active since January 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BYPASS, PONCE, PR 00717(787) 848-1010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Ernesto Rene Soltero M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERNESTO RENE SOLTERO M.D. (NPI 1114077021) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (12,695) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ii, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114077021
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNESTO RENE SOLTEROCredential: M.D.
Location AddressHOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BYPASSPonce, PR 00717
Mailing Address2890 Calle El Monte, Urb. El MontePonce, PR 00716-4819 · (787) 848-1010
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1114077021 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in PR · 12,695
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

HOSPITAL DAMAS, Ponce, PR 00717

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ernesto Rene Soltero M.d. 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 ID3971567702
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041112000150
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400044
Location917 Ave Tito CastroPonce, PR 00716 · Ponce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00717 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
$172.44 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $43.11 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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 6

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BYPASS
PONCE, PR 00717
Pediatrics
HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BY PASS 5TH FLOOR
PONCE, PR 00717
Orthopaedic Surgery
HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2225 PONCE BYPASS PARRA MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 1003-1004
PONCE, PR 00717
Orthopaedic Surgery
HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2225 PONCE BYPASS PARRA MEDICAL CENTER SUITE 1003-1004
PONCE, PR 00717
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BY PASS
PONCE, PR 00717
Emergency Medicine
HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BYPASS
PONCE, PR 00717

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 Ernesto Soltero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernesto Soltero is 1114077021. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2007.

Where is Ernesto Soltero located?

Ernesto Soltero practices at Hospital Damas 2213 Ponce Bypass, Ponce, PR 00717. The listed phone number is (787) 848-1010.

What is Ernesto Soltero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Ernesto Soltero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernesto Soltero 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 Ernesto Soltero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernesto Soltero is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernesto Soltero was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.