DR. JOSE E SUAREZ CASTRO M.D.
NPI 1659341550
Specialist in Guaynabo, PR

Q: What is Jose Suarez Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Suarez Castro is 1659341550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Q: What is Jose Suarez Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Active since January 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

10 AVENIDA LAS CUMBRES KM 1.2 SUITE 17, GUAYNABO, PR 00970(787) 250-7676(787) 756-5210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Jose E Suarez Castro M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSE E SUAREZ CASTRO M.D. (NPI 1659341550) is an individual specialist in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (5933) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659341550

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy174400000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE E SUAREZ CASTROCredential: M.D.

Location Address10 AVENIDA LAS CUMBRES KM 1.2 SUITE 17Guaynabo, PR 00970

Mailing Address10 Avenida Las Cumbres Km 1.2 Suite 17Guaynabo, PR 00970 · (787) 250-7676 · Fax (787) 756-5210

Phone(787) 250-7676

Fax(787) 756-5210

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1975

Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 2018

✔ NPI 1659341550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers

Taxonomy Code174400000X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 5933

Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

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. Jose E Suarez Castro 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 ID3072618503

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070412000028

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 Jose Suarez Castro reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hato Rey Orthopedic Assoc

Specialist

400 F D ROOSEVELT AVE, SUITE 406
San Juan, PR 00918

Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841270659 (787) 250-7676

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 2

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.

144 services72 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.

34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Auxilio Mutuo Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Juan, PR

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number400016

LocationPonce De Leon Avenue 735 Stop 37 1/2San Juan, PR 00918 · San Juan County

Emergency services

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.

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$29.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$12.39 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 Jose Suarez Castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Suarez Castro is 1659341550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Where is Jose Suarez Castro located?

Jose Suarez Castro practices at 10 Avenida Las Cumbres Km 1.2 Suite 17, Guaynabo, PR 00970. The listed phone number is (787) 250-7676.

What is Jose Suarez Castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Jose Suarez Castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Suarez Castro 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 Jose Suarez Castro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jose Suarez Castro reassigns Medicare benefits to Hato Rey Orthopedic Assoc (San Juan, PR). 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 Jose Suarez Castro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Jose Suarez Castro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jose Suarez Castro is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Suarez Castro was last updated on August 8, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.