DR. JOSE E TORRES-VEGA M.D.
NPI 1205966322
Internal Medicine in Ponce, PR

Q: What is Jose Torres-vega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Torres-vega is 1205966322. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2007.

Q: What is Jose Torres-vega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Torres-vega was last updated on July 9, 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 March 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

SANTA MARIA MEDICAL, 450 CALLE FERROCARRIL, STE. 210, PONCE, PR 00717(787) 840-0100(787) 841-6849 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Jose E Torres-vega M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSE E TORRES-VEGA M.D. (NPI 1205966322) is an individual internal medicine provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (7296) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205966322

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE E TORRES-VEGACredential: M.D.

Location AddressSANTA MARIA MEDICAL, 450 CALLE FERROCARRIL, STE. 210Ponce, PR 00717-1105

Mailing Address450 Calle Ferrocarril, Ste. 210, Santa Maria MedicalPonce, PR 00717-1105 · (787) 840-0100 · Fax (787) 841-6849

Phone(787) 840-0100

Fax(787) 841-6849

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 1981

Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007

✔ NPI 1205966322 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 7296

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

SANTA MARIA MEDICAL, Ponce, PR 00717

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINC77646PR

Other7296PR · Medical License

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0028755PR · Medicare Provider Number

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. Jose E Torres-vega 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 ID3779507447

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060120000404

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 Jose Torres-vega reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ponce Gastroenterology Society

Internal Medicine

SANTA MARIA MEDICAL, 450 C/FERROCARRIL, STE. 210
Ponce, PR 00717

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

NPI 1265468805 (787) 840-0100

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

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

$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 3

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

PONCE GASTROENTEROLOGY SOCIETY

Internal Medicine

SANTA MARIA MEDICAL, 450 C/FERROCARRIL, STE. 210
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 840-0100

DR. LUIS MARTINEZ-SIERRA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

SANTA MARIA MEDICAL, 450 CALLE FERROCARRIL, STE 210
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 840-5042

DR. RAFAEL A MARTIR-GUEVARA M.D

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

SANTA MARIA MEDICAL, 450 CALLE FERROCARRIL, STE. 210
PONCE, PR 00717

Ponce Municipio (787) 844-1244

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 Jose Torres-vega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Torres-vega is 1205966322. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2007.

Where is Jose Torres-vega located?

Jose Torres-vega practices at Santa Maria Medical 450 Calle Ferrocarril, Ste. 210, Ponce, PR 00717. The listed phone number is (787) 840-0100.

What is Jose Torres-vega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Jose Torres-vega enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Torres-vega 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 Jose Torres-vega's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jose Torres-vega reassigns Medicare benefits to Ponce Gastroenterology Society (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 Jose Torres-vega's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Torres-vega was last updated on July 9, 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.