DR. EDWIN J GARCIA LA TORRE MD
NPI 1912157124
Emergency Medicine in San Juan, PR

Q: What is Edwin Garcia La Torre's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edwin Garcia La Torre is 1912157124. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2008. The provider is also known as Edwin J Garcia La Torre MD.

Q: What is Edwin Garcia La Torre's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Active since September 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH 2 PO 2116, SAN JUAN, PR 00922(787) 758-1800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Edwin J Garcia La Torre Md NPPES

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

DR. EDWIN J GARCIA LA TORRE MD (NPI 1912157124) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (18140) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Crystal River, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912157124

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. EDWIN J GARCIA LA TORRECredential: MD

Location AddressUNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH 2 PO 2116San Juan, PR 00922-2116

Mailing AddressUniversity District Hospital, Medical Center Udh 2 Po 2116San Juan, PR 00922-2116 · (787) 758-1800

Phone(787) 758-1800

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateSeptember 24, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2011

✔ NPI 1912157124 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in PR · 18140✔ Licensed in PR · 12126 I✔ Licensed in PR · 27559R✔ Licensed in PR · 27958R

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, San Juan, PR 00922

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Edwin J Garcia La Torre Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Edwin J Garcia La Torre 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 ID9032365192

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120807000046, I20130308000360

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

21 services21 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

18 services18 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Tampa General Hospital Crystal River

Acute Care Hospitals · Crystal River, FL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100249

Location6201 N Suncoast BlvdCrystal River, FL 34428 · Citrus County

Hima San Pablo Bayamon

Acute Care Hospitals · Bayamon, PR

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number400109

Location70 Calle Santa CruzBayamon, PR 00961 · Bayamon County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00922 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

$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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

NICOLE RASSI STELLA MD

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER PO 2116
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 754-0101

MARITERE HERNANDEZ ALMODOVAR MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH2 PO 2116
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 758-1800

CLAUDIA CAMUNAS PEREZ MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH 2 PO 2116
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 754-0101

VIRGINIA OSUSA FIGUEROA MD

Anesthesiology

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH 2 PO 2116
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 758-0640

LOIDA A GONZALEZ-RODRIGUEZ MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH2 PO 2116
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 754-0101

DR. DAVID M. BADIA RIVERA MD

Emergency Medicine

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH ADULT 2 HIPAA OFFICE
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 750-0930

JOSE J MUNOZ ACABA MD

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH2 PO 2116
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 754-0101

DR. CARENE A OLIVERAS GARCIA M.D.

Emergency Medicine

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTER UDH ADULT 2 HIPAA OFFICE
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

San Juan Municipio (787) 750-0930

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 Edwin Garcia La Torre's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edwin Garcia La Torre is 1912157124. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2008. The provider is also known as Edwin J Garcia La Torre MD.

Where is Edwin Garcia La Torre located?

Edwin Garcia La Torre practices at University District Hospital Medical Center Udh 2 PO 2116, San Juan, PR 00922. The listed phone number is (787) 758-1800.

What is Edwin Garcia La Torre's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Edwin Garcia La Torre enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edwin Garcia La Torre 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 Edwin Garcia La Torre affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edwin Garcia La Torre is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Crystal River and Hima San Pablo Bayamon.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edwin Garcia La Torre was last updated on March 14, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.