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DR. MERCEDES M GARCIA PONS O.D.
NPI 1518265305
Optometrist in Ponce, PR

Active since March 03, 2011PECOS Enrolled
108 CALLE ATOCHA, PONCE, PR 00730(787) 690-0150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Mercedes M Garcia Pons O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MERCEDES M GARCIA PONS O.D. (NPI 1518265305) is an individual optometrist in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (306) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518265305
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERCEDES M GARCIA PONSCredential: O.D.
Location Address108 CALLE ATOCHAPonce, PR 00730-3772
Mailing AddressPo Box 331668Ponce, PR 00733-1668 · (787) 690-0150
Phone(787) 690-0150
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2017
✔ NPI 1518265305 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 306
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Mercedes M Garcia Pons O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00730 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.

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.

MRS. ANGELITA MARTINEZ OPTICIAN
Eyewear Supplier
108 CALLE ATOCHA
PONCE, PR 00730
Ponce Municipio (787) 844-2295
PONCE OPTICS CARE
Eyewear Supplier
108 CALLE ATOCHA
PONCE, PR 00730
Ponce Municipio (787) 844-2295
PONCE OPTICS CARE, INC
Eyewear Supplier
108 CALLE ATOCHA
PONCE, PR 00730
Ponce Municipio (787) 844-2295

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 Mercedes Garcia Pons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mercedes Garcia Pons is 1518265305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2011.

Where is Mercedes Garcia Pons located?

Mercedes Garcia Pons practices at 108 Calle Atocha, Ponce, PR 00730. The listed phone number is (787) 690-0150.

What is Mercedes Garcia Pons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Mercedes Garcia Pons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mercedes Garcia Pons is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mercedes Garcia Pons was last updated on April 6, 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.