DR. BENJAMIN BETANCOURT M.D.
NPI 1710977624
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Santurce, PR

Q: What is Benjamin Betancourt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Betancourt is 1710977624. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2005.

Q: What is Benjamin Betancourt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Active since October 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

FERNADEZ JUNCOS AVE. 1501, SUITE 401 BETANCOURT BUILDING, SANTURCE, PR 00910(787) 728-7240(787) 727-2892 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Aug 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Benjamin Betancourt M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN BETANCOURT M.D. (NPI 1710977624) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Santurce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (3679) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1968).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710977624

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN BETANCOURTCredential: M.D.

Location AddressFERNADEZ JUNCOS AVE. 1501, SUITE 401 BETANCOURT BUILDINGSanturce, PR 00910

Mailing AddressPo Box 19356, Fernadez Juncos StationSan Juan, PR 00910-1356 · (787) 728-7240 · Fax (787) 727-2892

Phone(787) 728-7240

Fax(787) 727-2892

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1968

Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2021

✔ NPI 1710977624 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 3679

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

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. Benjamin Betancourt 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 ID8224152939

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100922000911

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 Benjamin Betancourt reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Premium Health Group Clinic

Health Service

LAGUNA GARDENS SHOPPING CENTER, SUITE 101A
Carolina, PR 00979

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

NPI 1306071451 (787) 253-1101

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.

83 services35 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

48 services35 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00910 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.

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 Benjamin Betancourt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Betancourt is 1710977624. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2005.

Where is Benjamin Betancourt located?

Benjamin Betancourt practices at Fernadez Juncos Ave. 1501 Suite 401 Betancourt Building, Santurce, PR 00910. The listed phone number is (787) 728-7240.

What is Benjamin Betancourt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Benjamin Betancourt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Betancourt 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 Benjamin Betancourt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Betancourt reassigns Medicare benefits to Premium Health Group Clinic (Carolina, 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 Benjamin Betancourt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Betancourt was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.