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Unclaimed ProfileAbout ECHENIQUE
Based in San Juan, PR, Ignacio Echenique is listed in the NPI registry under colorectal surgery (proctology). Ignacio graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1979. Ignacio is also listed as specializing in colon & rectal surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ignacio cared for 130 Medicare patients across 150 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (787) 296-0949
- Email not available
Practice Locations
HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO 1200 AVE PONCE DE LEON
San Juan, PR 00907
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
150 services · 130 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
23 |
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
69 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
39 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other colorectal surgery specialists in San Juan 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1979 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Echenique?
Dr. Echenique is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in San Juan, PR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Echenique's address?
Dr. Echenique is listed at HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO 1200 AVE PONCE DE LEON, San Juan, PR 00907. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Echenique?
The number on file is (787) 296-0949. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Echenique's NPI number?
Dr. Echenique's National Provider Identifier is 1588740542. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Echenique train?
Dr. Echenique attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Echenique been practicing?
Dr. Echenique has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Echenique perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Echenique performs procedures including diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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