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DR. HECTOR J STELLA ESTEVEZ MD
NPI 1467422162
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San Juan, PR

Active since January 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
630 CALLE ALDEBARAN, URB ALTAMIRA, SAN JUAN, PR 00920(787) 707-0020(787) 782-2056 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2016, Mar 4, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Hector J Stella Estevez Md NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR J STELLA ESTEVEZ MD (NPI 1467422162) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (10812) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Billings Clinic, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467422162
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR J STELLA ESTEVEZCredential: MD
Location Address630 CALLE ALDEBARAN, URB ALTAMIRASan Juan, PR 00920
Mailing Address1353 Ave Luis Vigoreaux, Pmb 671Guaynabo, PR 00966-2715 · (787) 707-0020 · Fax (787) 782-2056
Phone(787) 707-0020
Fax(787) 782-2056
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1467422162 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 · 10812
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.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPING89439
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified89938PR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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. Hector J Stella Estevez 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 ID2860522737
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170316000710
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 Hector Stella Estevez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vibra Physicians LLC
Hospitalist
4401 UNION ST
Johnstown, CO 80534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659705424 (970) 278-9340

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 4

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
458 services42 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
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.
326 services47 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
33 services33 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
28 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Billings Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270004
Location2800 10th Ave NBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Vincent Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number270049
Location1233 N 30th StBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00920 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 4

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

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$6.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers26 claims26 services$20.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$922.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers28 claims28 services$113.17 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 Stella Estevez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Stella Estevez is 1467422162. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2006.

Where is Hector Stella Estevez located?

Hector Stella Estevez practices at 630 Calle Aldebaran Urb Altamira, San Juan, PR 00920. The listed phone number is (787) 707-0020.

What is Hector Stella Estevez's specialty?

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

Is Hector Stella Estevez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Stella Estevez 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 Hector Stella Estevez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hector Stella Estevez reassigns Medicare benefits to Vibra Physicians LLC (Johnstown, CO). 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 Hector Stella Estevez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hector Stella Estevez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP and Providence Health Plan list Hector Stella Estevez as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Hector Stella Estevez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Stella Estevez is affiliated with Billings Clinic and St Vincent Healthcare.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Stella Estevez was last updated on March 31, 2016. 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.