DR. MELBA IRIS COLON M.D.
NPI 1679559462
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Bayamon, PR

Q: What is Melba Colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melba Colon is 1679559462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005.

Q: What is Melba Colon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melba Colon was last updated on August 1, 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.

Active since December 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

HOSPITAL HERMANOS MELENDEZ, CARR. # 2 KM 11.7, BAYAMON, PR 00959(787) 785-3398(787) 288-1593 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Melba Iris Colon M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELBA IRIS COLON M.D. (NPI 1679559462) is an individual infectious disease provider in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (6821) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Universitario Dr Ruiz Arnau, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679559462

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELBA IRIS COLONCredential: M.D.

Location AddressHOSPITAL HERMANOS MELENDEZ, CARR. # 2 KM 11.7Bayamon, PR 00959

Mailing AddressPo Box 279Bayamon, PR 00960-0279 · (787) 379-5055 · Fax (787) 305-7455

Phone(787) 785-3398

Fax(787) 288-1593

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1980

Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 2018

✔ NPI 1679559462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 6821

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

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. Melba Iris 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 ID42102196

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040325000782

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Universitario Dr Ruiz Arnau

Acute Care Hospitals · Bayamon, PR

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number400105

LocationLaurel Ave Santa Juanita #100Bayamon, PR 00956 · Bayamon County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00959 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

$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.

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 Melba Colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melba Colon is 1679559462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005.

Where is Melba Colon located?

Melba Colon practices at Hospital Hermanos Melendez Carr. # 2 Km 11.7, Bayamon, PR 00959. The listed phone number is (787) 785-3398.

What is Melba Colon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Melba Colon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melba 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.

Is Melba Colon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melba Colon is affiliated with Hospital Universitario Dr Ruiz Arnau.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melba Colon was last updated on August 1, 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.