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DR. JOSE ESTEBAN TORRES-PALACIOS M.D.
NPI 1225231541
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San Juan, PR

Active since June 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CONDOMINIO SANTA MARIA 139, CARR. 177 APT. 606, SAN JUAN, PR 00926(787) 210-4800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Jose Esteban Torres-palacios M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSE ESTEBAN TORRES-PALACIOS M.D. (NPI 1225231541) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (16812) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez, and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225231541
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE ESTEBAN TORRES-PALACIOSCredential: M.D.
Location AddressCONDOMINIO SANTA MARIA 139, CARR. 177 APT. 606San Juan, PR 00926
Mailing AddressCondominio Santa Maria 139, Carr. 177 Apt. 606San Juan, PR 00926 · (787) 210-4800
Phone(787) 210-4800
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 2015
✔ NPI 1225231541 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 16812
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 16812 (PR)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 16812 (PR)
CONDOMINIO SANTA MARIA 139, San Juan, PR 00926
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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. Jose Esteban Torres-palacios 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 ID4688804214
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140227001385
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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
82 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez

Acute Care Hospitals · Vega Baja, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400115
LocationCarr. 2 Km 39.5 Road Number 2 Bo AlgarroboVega Baja, PR 00693 · Vega Baja 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
$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.

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-palacios's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Torres-palacios is 1225231541. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2007.

Where is Jose Torres-palacios located?

Jose Torres-palacios practices at Condominio Santa Maria 139 Carr. 177 Apt. 606, San Juan, PR 00926. The listed phone number is (787) 210-4800.

What is Jose Torres-palacios's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Jose Torres-palacios enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Torres-palacios 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 Jose Torres-palacios affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jose Torres-palacios is affiliated with Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Torres-palacios was last updated on April 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.