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DR. LORRAINE MENDEZ CARRENO
NPI 1518277946
Emergency Medicine in Carolina, PR

Active since October 19, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
132 CALLE MARTE, URB ATLANTIC VIEW, CAROLINA, PR 00979(813) 727-2065 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Lorraine Mendez Carreno NPPES

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

DR. LORRAINE MENDEZ CARRENO (NPI 1518277946) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Carolina, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (28188R) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Shands Jacksonville, and is a graduate of Ponce School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518277946
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LORRAINE MENDEZ CARRENO
Location Address132 CALLE MARTE, URB ATLANTIC VIEWCarolina, PR 00979
Mailing Address11375 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613-5409 · (813) 727-2065
Phone(813) 727-2065
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1518277946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 28188R
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lorraine Mendez Carreno 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 ID2769600790
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140904000562
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Lorraine Mendez Carreno reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Services Of Zephyrhills PA
Emergency Medicine
13100 FORT KING RD
Dade City, FL 33525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265631097 (352) 521-1100
Inphynet Contracting Services LLC
Emergency Medicine
5352 LINTON BLVD
Delray Beach, FL 33484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 527 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073556767 (561) 495-3115
Paragon Emergency Services LLC
Emergency Medicine
200 AVENUE F NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,065 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912101650 (863) 293-1121
University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.
Neuromuscular Medicine
580 W 8TH ST, UFJP NEUROLOGY
Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1144276452 (Florida)
  • 1,456 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104085752 (904) 383-1022

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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
66 services66 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
49 services48 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Shands Jacksonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100001
Location655 W 8th StJacksonville, FL 32209 · Duval County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00979 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
$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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.59

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$13.64 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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$64.07 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 Lorraine Mendez Carreno's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lorraine Mendez Carreno is 1518277946. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2010.

Where is Lorraine Mendez Carreno located?

Lorraine Mendez Carreno practices at 132 Calle Marte Urb Atlantic View, Carolina, PR 00979. The listed phone number is (813) 727-2065.

What is Lorraine Mendez Carreno's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Lorraine Mendez Carreno enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lorraine Mendez Carreno 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 organizations bill Medicare for Lorraine Mendez Carreno's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lorraine Mendez Carreno reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Emergency Services Of Zephyrhills PA (Dade City, FL), Inphynet Contracting Services LLC (Delray Beach, FL), Paragon Emergency Services LLC (Winter Haven, FL) and University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL). Each 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 Lorraine Mendez Carreno's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lorraine Mendez Carreno accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Lorraine Mendez Carreno 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 Lorraine Mendez Carreno affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lorraine Mendez Carreno is affiliated with Shands Jacksonville and Tampa General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lorraine Mendez Carreno was last updated on May 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.