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DR. NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON M.D.
NPI 1497716609
Dermatology - Dermatopathology in Aibonito, PR

Active since March 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
EDIF PROFESIONAL HOSPITAL MENONITA, SUITE 304, AIBONITO, PR 00705(787) 735-8001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON M.D. (NPI 1497716609) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (5991) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497716609
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0900X
Provider Legal NameDR. NESTOR SANCHEZ COLONCredential: M.D.
Location AddressEDIF PROFESIONAL HOSPITAL MENONITA, SUITE 304Aibonito, PR 00705
Mailing AddressPo Box 2042Aibonito, PR 00705-2042 · (787) 735-8001
Phone(787) 735-8001
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2017
✔ NPI 1497716609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0900X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 5991
Definition
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINC84123PR
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0097629PR

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. Nestor Sanchez Colon 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 ID4789628736
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050610000718
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 8

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.
228 services96 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
79 services31 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
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.
66 services66 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
47 services38 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
43 services12 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
22 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00705 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
$88.07 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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 Nestor Sanchez Colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nestor Sanchez Colon is 1497716609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2006.

Where is Nestor Sanchez Colon located?

Nestor Sanchez Colon practices at Edif Profesional Hospital Menonita Suite 304, Aibonito, PR 00705. The listed phone number is (787) 735-8001.

What is Nestor Sanchez Colon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ND0900X.

Is Nestor Sanchez Colon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nestor Sanchez Colon 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nestor Sanchez Colon was last updated on May 12, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.