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DR. RUBEN AUGUSTO HERNANDEZ-SANTIAGO M.D.
NPI 1275727802
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in Ponce, PR

Active since August 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE, HOSPITAL DR. PILA, PRIMER PISO, PONCE, PR 00717(787) 651-5580(787) 848-0318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ruben Augusto Hernandez-santiago M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUBEN AUGUSTO HERNANDEZ-SANTIAGO M.D. (NPI 1275727802) is an individual adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (16588) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila, and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275727802
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0114X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUBEN AUGUSTO HERNANDEZ-SANTIAGOCredential: M.D.
Location Address2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE, HOSPITAL DR. PILA, PRIMER PISOPonce, PR 00717-2112
Mailing AddressPo Box 8989Ponce, PR 00732-8989 · (787) 651-5580 · Fax (787) 848-0318
Phone(787) 651-5580
Fax(787) 848-0318
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 2015
✔ NPI 1275727802 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0114X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PR · 16588✔ Licensed in NY · 241353
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE, Ponce, PR 00717
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINHT673ZPR
Medicare PIN0027701PR

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. Ruben Augusto Hernandez-santiago 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 ID2567531650
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080515000181
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.
20 services11 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$22.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$10.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTIES INSTITUTE,PSC
Orthopaedic Surgery
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE, HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 841-1085
DR. CARLOS ISMAEL PEREZ NAVEIRA MD
General Practice
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 599-2660
DR. DESIREE M QUINONES MAYMI M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE, HOSP. METROPOLITANO DR. PILA/DEPART. DE RADIOLOGIA
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 848-5600
APCG MEDICAL SERVICES LLC
Urology
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 314-6821
MR. FEDERICO ALBERTO CORICA M.D.
Urology
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 866-3355
AMBULATORY UROLOGY SURGICAL CENTER
Urology
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 866-3355
DR. NELSON ANTONIO BASSATT MD
General Practice
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 856-1000
DEG ANESTHESIA GROUP, PSC
Anesthesiology
2435 BLVD LUIS A FERRE, HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO DR. PILA
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 856-4374

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 Ruben Hernandez-santiago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Hernandez-santiago is 1275727802. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2007.

Where is Ruben Hernandez-santiago located?

Ruben Hernandez-santiago practices at 2435 Blvd Luis A Ferre Hospital Dr. Pila, Primer Piso, Ponce, PR 00717. The listed phone number is (787) 651-5580.

What is Ruben Hernandez-santiago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0114X.

Is Ruben Hernandez-santiago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Hernandez-santiago 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 Ruben Hernandez-santiago affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruben Hernandez-santiago is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Hernandez-santiago was last updated on September 17, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.