DR. MARIA ELENA CHIRINO-SOCIAS MD
NPI 1154405488
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in San Juan, PR

Q: What is Maria Chirino-socias's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Chirino-socias is 1154405488. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Q: What is Maria Chirino-socias's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

563 CALLE CESAR GONZALEZ, SAN JUAN, PR 00918(787) 753-5400(787) 753-5401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Maria Elena Chirino-socias Md NPPES

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

DR. MARIA ELENA CHIRINO-SOCIAS MD (NPI 1154405488) is an individual rheumatology provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (11790) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154405488

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Provider Legal NameDR. MARIA ELENA CHIRINO-SOCIASCredential: MD

Location Address563 CALLE CESAR GONZALEZSan Juan, PR 00918-3712

Mailing Address563 Calle Cesar GonzalezSan Juan, PR 00918-3712 · (787) 753-5400 · Fax (787) 753-5401

Phone(787) 753-5400

Fax(787) 753-5401

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 2023

NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2023

✔ NPI 1154405488 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 11790

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

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. Maria Elena Chirino-socias 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 ID5799813689

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100513000979

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 3

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.

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.

87 services45 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

47 services26 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

46 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Auxilio Mutuo Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Juan, PR

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number400016

LocationPonce De Leon Avenue 735 Stop 37 1/2San Juan, PR 00918 · San Juan County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00918 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

$100.24 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.44

Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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

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

DR. EDWIN ALICEA-COLON MD

Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)

563 CALLE CESAR GONZALEZ
SAN JUAN, PR 00918

San Juan Municipio (787) 753-5401

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 Maria Chirino-socias's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Chirino-socias is 1154405488. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Maria Chirino-socias located?

Maria Chirino-socias practices at 563 Calle Cesar Gonzalez, San Juan, PR 00918. The listed phone number is (787) 753-5400.

What is Maria Chirino-socias's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Maria Chirino-socias enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Chirino-socias 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 Maria Chirino-socias affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Chirino-socias is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Chirino-socias was last updated on December 4, 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.