DR. SANTIAGO BAEZ-TORRES M.D.
NPI 1235115825
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Ponce, PR

Q: What is Santiago Baez-torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Santiago Baez-torres is 1235115825. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005.

Q: What is Santiago Baez-torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Active since December 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 623, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 812-0909(787) 812-0920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Santiago Baez-torres M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SANTIAGO BAEZ-TORRES M.D. (NPI 1235115825) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (11474) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235115825

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SANTIAGO BAEZ-TORRESCredential: M.D.

Location Address909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 623Ponce, PR 00716-4728

Mailing Address909 Ave Tito Castro, Suite 623Ponce, PR 00716-4728 · (787) 812-0909 · Fax (787) 812-0920

Phone(787) 812-0909

Fax(787) 812-0920

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 2012

✔ NPI 1235115825 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 11474

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, Ponce, PR 00716

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN0081136PR

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. Santiago Baez-torres 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 ID345435632

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101111001586

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.

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.

55 services25 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number400003

Location2435 Boulevard Luis A FerrePonce, PR 00717 · Ponce County

Emergency services

Hospital Damas Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number400022

LocationPonce By Pass #2213Ponce, PR 00717 · Ponce County

Emergency services

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 00716 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

$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 20

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

RAFAEL JOSE RIVERA

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCASSUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 651-1432

RRB HEART & VASCULAR PHYSICIANS, PSC

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 709-0791

ARGUELLO PLASTIC SURGERY LLC

Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 502
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 961-7050

SOUTHERN RETINA CONSULTANTS PSC

Ophthalmology

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 709
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 842-2512

ARIANA PEREZ-RIVERA

General Practice

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 712 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 813-0550

SOUTHERN HOSPITALIST SERVICES PSC

General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 609 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 844-9101

DR. SIGIFREDO MININO-CASTILLO M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, HOSPITAL SAN LUCAS DEPT TERAPIA FISICA
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 844-1110

DR. JAVIER ALEXIS CARABALLO M.D.

General Practice

909 AVE TITO CASTRO
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 651-1435

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 Santiago Baez-torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Santiago Baez-torres is 1235115825. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005.

Where is Santiago Baez-torres located?

Santiago Baez-torres practices at 909 Ave Tito Castro Suite 623, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 812-0909.

What is Santiago Baez-torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Santiago Baez-torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Santiago Baez-torres 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 Santiago Baez-torres affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Santiago Baez-torres is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila, Hospital Damas Inc and Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Santiago Baez-torres was last updated on December 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.