VICTOR J. TORRES-ORTIZ MD – NPI #1679754501
Internal Medicine
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
VICTOR TORRES-ORTIZ is a physician located in PONCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679754501 to VICTOR TORRES-ORTIZ on November 20, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 02, 2020. 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 VICTOR TORRES-ORTIZ below.
NPI Profile for
VICTOR J. TORRES-ORTIZ
(more than 18 years ago)
SUITE #812 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716 Phone: (787) 812-2604 Fax: (787) 812-5279
COTO LAUREL, PR 00780-2080 Phone: (787) 604-3572 Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RG0100X - Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary) |
PR | 18628 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
VICTOR TORRES-ORTIZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- SAN LUKE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCTITO CASTRO AVE #917
PONCE, PR 00733
- SAN LUKE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCTITO CASTRO AVE #917
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