DR. ZULEIKA DIAZ NEGRON MD FACS
NPI 1710189402
Surgery in Ponce, PR

NPI Status: Active since June 04, 2007

Contact Information

909 AVE TITO CASTRO
TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 502
PONCE, PR
ZIP 00716
Phone: (787) 651-3888
Fax: (787) 651-7325

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 18
  • Surgery
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ZULEIKA DIAZ NEGRON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Zuleika Diaz Negron, a provider established in Ponce, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Surgery and more than 18 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2008. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710189402 assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 15945 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1710189402
Provider Name
DR. ZULEIKA DIAZ NEGRON MD FACS
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
909 AVE TITO CASTRO TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 502 PONCE, PR 00716
Location Phone
(787) 651-3888
Location Fax
(787) 651-7325
Mailing Address
909 AVE TITO CASTRO TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 502 PONCE, PR 00716
Mailing Phone
(787) 651-3888
Mailing Fax
(787) 651-7325
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2008
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-04-2007
Last Update Date
03-11-2014
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A surgeon like Zuleika Diaz Negron treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
15945
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Zuleika Diaz Negron is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Zuleika Diaz Negron is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921172800

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20121024000064

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the breast tissue. This is often done to treat or prevent conditions related to abnormal cell growth. There are different types, ranging from removing only the breast tissue to also removing nearby structures. The approach depends on individual health circumstances.

This service was performed for 55 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.01 for a new patient copayment and $17.72 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 00716 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $88.07
  • Minimum New Patient Price $56.86
  • Maximum New Patient Price $172.44
  • Average New Patient Copayment $22.01
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.21
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.11

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $70.88
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.24
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $140.44
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.72
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.11

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1710189402, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 58

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1710189402.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 709
PONCE, PR 00716
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS STE 602
PONCE, PR 00716
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 522
PONCE, PR 00716
Dermatology
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 804
PONCE, PR 00716
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 804
PONCE, PR 00716
Neurological Surgery
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 614
PONCE, PR 00716
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 623
PONCE, PR 00716
Urology
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE #510
PONCE, PR 00716
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS STE 602
PONCE, PR 00716
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 723 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716
Internal Medicine
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 610
PONCE, PR 00716
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 609 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA HOSPITAL SAN LUCAS SUITE 105
PONCE, PR 00716
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS - SUITE 804
PONCE, PR 00716
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, HOSPITAL SAN LUCAS DEPT TERAPIA FISICA
PONCE, PR 00716
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 501
PONCE, PR 00716
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCASSUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716
General Practice
909 AVE TITO CASTRO
PONCE, PR 00716

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710189402, enumerated as an "individual" on June 04, 2007.

The provider is located at 909 AVE TITO CASTRO TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 502 PONCE, PR 00716 and the phone number is (787) 651-3888.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.