DR. JORGE CARLOS SUAREZ COLON M.D.
NPI 1356770226
General Practice in San Juan, PR

NPI Status: Active since November 01, 2013

Contact Information

HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO
AVE. PONCE DE LEON PARADA 37
SAN JUAN, PR
ZIP 00919
Phone: (787) 469-5828

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 21
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JORGE SUAREZ COLON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jorge Suarez Colon, a primary care provider established in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in General Practice and more than 21 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356770226 assigned on November 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number 18788 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1356770226
Provider Name
DR. JORGE CARLOS SUAREZ COLON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO AVE. PONCE DE LEON PARADA 37 SAN JUAN, PR 00919
Location Phone
(787) 469-5828
Mailing Address
2305 CALLE LAUREL APT 707 CALLE LAUREL SAN JUAN, PR 00913
Mailing Phone
(787) 406-5428
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2005
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-01-2013
Last Update Date
12-13-2017
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Jorge Suarez Colon sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

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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

General Practice

Taxonomy Code
208D00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
18788
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
18788OTHER (01)PROTHER

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jorge Suarez Colon is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Jorge Suarez Colon 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), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587922521

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20171220000662

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    3 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    3 DME suppliers used 37 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)

    3 DME suppliers used 31 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes

This is a routine 15-minute visit for patients residing in care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living. During this visit, healthcare providers review the patient's health, manage medications, and address any concerns or changes in condition. It ensures continuous, quality care.

This service was performed 179 times for 29 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 66 times for 41 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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.

This service was performed 61 times for 23 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

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.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Jorge Suarez Colon is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
PROFESSIONAL HOSPITAL GUAYNABO INC8 AVE LAS CUMBRES
GUAYNABO, PR 00969
(787) 708-6560Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1356770226, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 0 + 2 + 4 + 24 = 54

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1356770226.

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Pediatrics
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
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Family Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356770226, enumerated as an "individual" on November 01, 2013.

The provider is located at HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO AVE. PONCE DE LEON PARADA 37 SAN JUAN, PR 00919 and the phone number is (787) 469-5828.

General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Jorge Suarez Colon is affiliated with: PROFESSIONAL HOSPITAL GUAYNABO INC.