DR. SAMUEL SUAREZ BAEZ MD
NPI 1811955784
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San Juan, PR

Active since May 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ASHFORD AVE 29 WASHINGTON, ASHFORD MEDICAL CENTER STE 403, SAN JUAN, PR 00907(787) 721-6883(787) 723-3808 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Samuel Suarez Baez Md NPPES

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

DR. SAMUEL SUAREZ BAEZ MD (NPI 1811955784) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (12675) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Presbyterian Community Hosp, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811955784
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL SUAREZ BAEZCredential: MD
Location AddressASHFORD AVE 29 WASHINGTON, ASHFORD MEDICAL CENTER STE 403San Juan, PR 00907-1521
Mailing AddressPo Box 8700, Pmb 522Carolina, PR 00988 · (787) 721-6883 · Fax (787) 723-3808
Fax(787) 723-3808
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2014
NPI 1811955784 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in PR · 12675
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
ASHFORD AVE 29 WASHINGTON, San Juan, PR 00907

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH64221
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified20211PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samuel Suarez Baez Md 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 ID3779613674
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100618000399
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
249 services108 patients
Test to measure rate of airflow 94375
This test, known as spirometry, measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can do so. It helps assess your lung function and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like asthma or COPD.
26 services26 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Presbyterian Community Hosp

Acute Care Hospitals · San Juan, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400001
Location1451 Ashford AvenueSan Juan, PR 00907 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00907 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
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%111 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers33 claims33 services$76.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers25 claims25 services$25.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers39 claims39 services$22.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers66 claims196 services$3.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$8.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier44 claims45 services$8.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Samuel Suarez Baez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Suarez Baez is 1811955784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2006.

Where is Samuel Suarez Baez located?

Samuel Suarez Baez practices at Ashford Ave 29 Washington Ashford Medical Center Ste 403, San Juan, PR 00907. The listed phone number is (787) 721-6883.

What is Samuel Suarez Baez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Samuel Suarez Baez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Suarez Baez 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.

Is Samuel Suarez Baez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samuel Suarez Baez is affiliated with Presbyterian Community Hosp.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Suarez Baez was last updated on September 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.