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DR. RUTH D. NEGRON COLON O.D.
NPI 1720342926
Optometrist in Ponce, PR

Active since July 02, 2012PECOS Enrolled
2188 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE, SAM'S CLUB OPTICAL, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 844-7524(787) 812-1825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ruth D. Negron Colon O.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUTH D. NEGRON COLON O.D. (NPI 1720342926) is an individual optometrist in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (692) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720342926
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUTH D. NEGRON COLONCredential: O.D.
Location Address2188 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE, SAM'S CLUB OPTICALPonce, PR 00716-0601
Mailing Address2188 Ave Eduardo Ruberte, Sam's Club OpticalPonce, PR 00716-0601 · (787) 844-7524 · Fax (787) 812-1825
Phone(787) 844-7524
Fax(787) 812-1825
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2012
✔ NPI 1720342926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 692
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2188 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE, Ponce, PR 00716
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ruth D. Negron Colon O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ruth Negron Colon reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pupila Optical LLC
Health Service
EL MOLINO SHOPPING CENTER EXPRESO PR 54, KM 0.8, B11
Guayama, PR 00784
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
NPI 1376153684 (787) 786-5048
Toperbee Corporation
Optometrist
THE OUTLETS AT MONTEHIEDRA, 9410 AVE LOS ROMEROS STE 32
San Juan, PR 00926
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275036725 (787) 653-2275

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DEBORAH I BONILLA RPH
Pharmacist
2188 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE, 105
PONCE, PR 00716
Ponce Municipio (787) 844-1084

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 Ruth Negron Colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Negron Colon is 1720342926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2012.

Where is Ruth Negron Colon located?

Ruth Negron Colon practices at 2188 Ave Eduardo Ruberte Sam's Club Optical, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 844-7524.

What is Ruth Negron Colon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ruth Negron Colon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Negron Colon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ruth Negron Colon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ruth Negron Colon reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Pupila Optical LLC (Guayama, PR) and Toperbee Corporation (San Juan, PR). 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 Ruth Negron Colon'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 Ruth Negron Colon was last updated on September 25, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.