NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON M.D. – NPI #1497716609
Dermatology

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON is a dermatologist located in AIBONITO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497716609 to NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON on March 29, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ND0900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on May 12, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON below.

NPI Profile for
NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON

NPI Number
1497716609
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NESTOR SANCHEZ COLON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
EDIF PROFESIONAL HOSPITAL MENONITA
SUITE 304
AIBONITO, PR 00705
Phone: (787) 735-8001 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 2042
AIBONITO, PR 00705-2042
Phone: (787) 735-8001 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ND0900X
- Dermatology / Dermatopathology (Primary)
PR 5991

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1975
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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