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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Ernesto Soltero's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernesto Soltero was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

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: November 08, 2026.

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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

Phone(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

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ernesto Soltero reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Saint Lukes Memorial Hospital Inc

Multi-Specialty

917 AVE TITO CASTRO
Ponce, PR 00716

Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
31 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1306492616 (787) 844-2080

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 7

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

SOUTH PRIME OB-GYN LLC

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)

HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BYPASS
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 633-9260

DR. NEIXA L NAZARIO M.D.

Pediatrics

HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BY PASS 5TH FLOOR
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 259-4427

ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE CENTER OF PUERTO RICO LLC

Orthopaedic Surgery

HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2225 PONCE BYPASS PARRA MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 1003-1004
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 492-0014

DANNY MANGUAL M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2225 PONCE BYPASS PARRA MEDICAL CENTER SUITE 1003-1004
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 492-0014

NYDIA NOEMI SANTIAGO RIVERA MD

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BY PASS
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 840-8686

DR PEDRO FARINACCI MORALES LLC

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BY PASS
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 840-8686

DR. JORGE L GUZMAN VILLARONGA MD

Emergency Medicine

HOSPITAL DAMAS, 2213 PONCE BYPASS
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 840-8655

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ernesto Soltero's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernesto Soltero reassigns Medicare benefits to Saint Lukes Memorial Hospital Inc (Ponce, PR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ernesto Soltero's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.