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DR. HECTOR L BANCHS MD
NPI 1467457929
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Carolina, PR

Active since June 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4AS1 VIA LETICIA, CAROLINA, PR 00983(787) 757-8780(787) 276-9174 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Hector L Banchs Md NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR L BANCHS MD (NPI 1467457929) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Carolina, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (6527) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centro Cardiovascular, and is a graduate of Other (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467457929
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR L BANCHSCredential: MD
Location Address4AS1 VIA LETICIACarolina, PR 00983-4801
Mailing Address497 Ave Emiliano Pol, Ste 80San Juan, PR 00926-5602 · (787) 757-8780 · Fax (787) 276-9174
Phone(787) 757-8780
Fax(787) 276-9174
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 2010
✔ NPI 1467457929 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 6527
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINC79740PR
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0028281PR

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 L Banchs 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 ID1850558297
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120213000742
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 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.
272 services136 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
54 services47 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Centro Cardiovascular

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Piedras, PR
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number400124
LocationAvenida Americo Miranda, Entrada Principal CmRio Piedras, PR 00936 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00983 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
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims1,980 services$0.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims330 services$2.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$18.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier11 claims22 services$12.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

INSTITUTO CARDIOVASCULAR DE CAROLINA
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
4AS1 VIA LETICIA
CAROLINA, PR 00983
Carolina Municipio (787) 757-8780
DR. HECTOR BANCHS MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
4AS1 VIA LETICIA
CAROLINA, PR 00983
Carolina Municipio (787) 757-8780

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 Banchs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Banchs is 1467457929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2005.

Where is Hector Banchs located?

Hector Banchs practices at 4as1 Via Leticia, Carolina, PR 00983. The listed phone number is (787) 757-8780.

What is Hector Banchs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Hector Banchs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Banchs 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 Banchs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Banchs is affiliated with Centro Cardiovascular.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Banchs was last updated on September 8, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.