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DR. ROBERTO E MERA LASTRA M.D.
NPI 1407812381
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Rio Grande, PR

Active since April 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
A1 AVE AGUSTIN PEREZ ANDINO, VILLAS DE RIO GRANDE, RIO GRANDE, PR 00745(787) 657-8543 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Roberto E Mera Lastra M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERTO E MERA LASTRA M.D. (NPI 1407812381) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (15354) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Upr, Dr Federico Trilla, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407812381
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERTO E MERA LASTRACredential: M.D.
Location AddressA1 AVE AGUSTIN PEREZ ANDINO, VILLAS DE RIO GRANDERio Grande, PR 00745-3000
Mailing AddressNn13 Calle Almirante, Mansiones De CarolinaCarolina, PR 00987-8101 · (787) 768-7479
Phone(787) 657-8543
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2010
✔ NPI 1407812381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 15354
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 15354 (PR)
A1 AVE AGUSTIN PEREZ ANDINO, Rio Grande, PR 00745
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINBZ114APR
Medicare UPINI-48793PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Roberto E Mera Lastra 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 ID4486678059
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060123000179
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Roberto Mera Lastra reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Innovative Gastroenterology, Psc
Same address
Gastroenterology
A1 AVE AGUSTIN PEREZ ANDINO, VILLAS DE RIO GRANDE
Rio Grande, PR 00745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
NPI 1124315809 (787) 657-8543

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
25 services19 patients
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito G0500
Moderate sedation is a method where a physician uses medication to help you relax during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. An independent trained observer will be present to monitor your vital signs and ensure your safety throughout the procedure. It's a common and safe practice.
18 services16 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Upr, Dr Federico Trilla

Acute Care Hospitals · Carolina, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400112
LocationCarr 3 Km 8 3 Ave 65th InfanteriaCarolina, PR 00984 · Carolina County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00745 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. DAVID L SOTO DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
A1 AVE AGUSTIN PEREZ ANDINO, VILLAS DE RIO GRANDE
RIO GRANDE, PR 00745
Río Grande Municipio (787) 887-4020
INNOVATIVE GASTROENTEROLOGY, PSC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
A1 AVE AGUSTIN PEREZ ANDINO, VILLAS DE RIO GRANDE
RIO GRANDE, PR 00745
Río Grande Municipio (787) 657-8543
PATRICIA A RIVERA SANTANA M.D.
General Practice
A1 AVE AGUSTIN PEREZ ANDINO, VILLAS DE RIO GRANDE
RIO GRANDE, PR 00745
Río Grande Municipio (787) 884-3520

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 Roberto Mera Lastra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Roberto Mera Lastra is 1407812381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2006.

Where is Roberto Mera Lastra located?

Roberto Mera Lastra practices at A1 Ave Agustin Perez Andino Villas De Rio Grande, Rio Grande, PR 00745. The listed phone number is (787) 657-8543.

What is Roberto Mera Lastra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Roberto Mera Lastra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Roberto Mera Lastra 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Roberto Mera Lastra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Roberto Mera Lastra reassigns Medicare benefits to Innovative Gastroenterology, Psc (Rio Grande, PR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Roberto Mera Lastra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Roberto Mera Lastra affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Roberto Mera Lastra is affiliated with Hospital Upr, Dr Federico Trilla.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Roberto Mera Lastra was last updated on February 16, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.