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

NPI Status: Active since August 13, 2014

Contact Information

435 AVE PONCE DE LEON HOSPITAL PAVIA HATO REY
THIRD FLOOR
SAN JUAN, PR
ZIP 00917
Phone: (787) 641-2323

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KARLA RUIZ VEGA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karla Ruiz Vega, a provider established in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Colon & Rectal Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740699933 assigned on August 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208C00000X with license number 21838 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1740699933
Provider Name
KARLA MICHELLE RUIZ VEGA MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
435 AVE PONCE DE LEON HOSPITAL PAVIA HATO REY THIRD FLOOR SAN JUAN, PR 00917
Location Phone
(787) 641-2323
Mailing Address
404 AVE CONSTITUCION APT 2201 SAN JUAN, PR 00901
Mailing Phone
(787) 294-1525
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-13-2014
Last Update Date
02-14-2023
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Secondary Locations

  • Centro Medico De Puerto Rico Barrio Monacillos
    San Juan, PR 00935
    (787) 777-3535

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208C00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
21838
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

21838 (PR)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Karla Ruiz Vega 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

  • 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.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine your colon (the large intestine). It utilizes a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end, which is inserted through the rectum. This procedure can help identify issues such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of cancer. It's usually recommended for people over 50 or those with specific risk factors.

This service was performed for 29 patients

Physician Visit Costs

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 00917 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 1740699933, we treat the final digit (3) 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 77. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 77 = 3).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
3
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 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 77

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

The next multiple of ten after 77 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 77 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1740699933.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740699933, enumerated as an "individual" on August 13, 2014.

The provider is located at 435 AVE PONCE DE LEON HOSPITAL PAVIA HATO REY THIRD FLOOR SAN JUAN, PR 00917 and the phone number is (787) 641-2323.

Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.