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KARLA MICHELLE RUIZ VEGA MD
NPI 1740699933
Colon & Rectal Surgery in San Juan, PR

Active since August 13, 2014PECOS Enrolled
435 AVE PONCE DE LEON HOSPITAL PAVIA HATO REY, THIRD FLOOR, SAN JUAN, PR 00917(787) 641-2323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 14, 2023, Jan 18, 2023, Dec 2, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Karla Michelle Ruiz Vega Md NPPES

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

KARLA MICHELLE RUIZ VEGA MD (NPI 1740699933) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (21838) and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in San Juan.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740699933
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameKARLA MICHELLE RUIZ VEGACredential: MD
Location Address435 AVE PONCE DE LEON HOSPITAL PAVIA HATO REY, THIRD FLOORSan Juan, PR 00917
Mailing Address404 Ave Constitucion Apt 2201San Juan, PR 00901-2261 · (787) 294-1525
Phone(787) 641-2323
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1740699933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 21838
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 21838 (PR)

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Centro Medico De Puerto Rico, Barrio MonacillosSan Juan, PR 00935-0001 · Phone (787) 777-3535

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)

Karla Michelle Ruiz Vega Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karla Ruiz Vega reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Recinto De Ciencias Medicas
Surgery
CENTRO MEDICO DE PR EDIF. PRINCIPAL, ESCUELA DE MEDICINA APTO. 29134
San Juan, PR 00936
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1538935051 (Puerto Rico)
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992737217 (787) 758-2525

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 00917 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
$88.07 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 Karla Ruiz Vega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karla Ruiz Vega is 1740699933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2014.

Where is Karla Ruiz Vega located?

Karla Ruiz Vega practices at 435 Ave Ponce De Leon Hospital Pavia Hato Rey Third Floor, San Juan, PR 00917. The listed phone number is (787) 641-2323.

What is Karla Ruiz Vega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Karla Ruiz Vega enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karla Ruiz Vega is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karla Ruiz Vega's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karla Ruiz Vega reassigns Medicare benefits to Recinto De Ciencias Medicas (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 Karla Ruiz Vega'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 Karla Ruiz Vega was last updated on February 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.