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DR. HECTOR PUIG-RAMIREZ MD
NPI 1467414276
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Ponce, PR

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
917 AVE TITO CASTRO STE 710, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 210-2893(787) 284-1722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Hector Puig-ramirez Md NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR PUIG-RAMIREZ MD (NPI 1467414276) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (11587) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467414276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR PUIG-RAMIREZCredential: MD
Location Address917 AVE TITO CASTRO STE 710Ponce, PR 00716-4717
Mailing AddressPo Box 7776, 2431 Ave Las AmericasPonce, PR 00732-7776 · (787) 210-2893 · Fax (787) 284-1722
Phone(787) 210-2893
Fax(787) 284-1722
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 2010
✔ NPI 1467414276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 11587
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
917 AVE TITO CASTRO STE 710, Ponce, PR 00716
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF82390PR

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. Hector Puig-ramirez Md 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 ID9335051036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031103000037
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

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.
42 services24 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 Pavia Yauco

Acute Care Hospitals · Yauco, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400110
LocationCarr 128 Km 1.0Yauco, PR 00698 · Yauco County
Emergency services

Hospital Menonita Ponce

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400113
LocationCarr Pr 506 Km 1 0 Bo Coto LaurelPonce, PR 00780 · Ponce County
Emergency services

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
$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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier14 claims19 services$1.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer A7015
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier19 claims29 services$1.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier20 claims20 services$26.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Hector Puig-ramirez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Puig-ramirez is 1467414276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006.

Where is Hector Puig-ramirez located?

Hector Puig-ramirez practices at 917 Ave Tito Castro Ste 710, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 210-2893.

What is Hector Puig-ramirez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Hector Puig-ramirez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Puig-ramirez 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 Hector Puig-ramirez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Puig-ramirez is affiliated with Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila, Hospital Pavia Yauco and Hospital Menonita Ponce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Puig-ramirez was last updated on February 22, 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.