DR. JOSE R ALVAREZ APONTE SR. OD
NPI 1326256900
Optometrist in Yabucoa, PR
- Individual
- Male
- Optometrist
- PECOS Enrolled
About JOSE ALVAREZ APONTE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jose Alvarez Aponte, a provider established in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Optometrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326256900 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number 228 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1326256900 Verify this NPI
- Provider Name
- DR. JOSE R ALVAREZ APONTE SR. OD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 20 CALLE FRANCISCO SUSTACHE YABUCOA, PR 00767
- Location Phone
- (787) 893-4570
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 8430 HUMACAO, PR 00792
- Mailing Phone
- (787) 893-4570
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-18-2007
- Last Update Date
- 11-04-2025
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- EL SENORIAL CALLE CARITE URB CROWN HILLS LOCAL 3
SAN JUAN, PR 00926
(939) 945-8605
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Optometrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 152W00000X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- 228
- License State
- PR
- Taxonomy Description
- Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Jose Alvarez Aponte is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 00767 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $130.65
- Minimum New Patient Price $56.86
- Maximum New Patient Price $172.44
- Average New Patient Copayment $32.66
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.21
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.11
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $70.88
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.24
- Maximum Established Patient Price $140.44
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.72
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.56
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.11
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326256900, enumerated as an "individual" on May 18, 2007.
The provider is located at 20 CALLE FRANCISCO SUSTACHE YABUCOA, PR 00767 and the phone number is (787) 893-4570.
Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
