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- Edif Profesional Hospital Menonita, Suite 304, Aibonito, PR 00705
About Dr. Sanchez Colon
Nestor Sanchez Colon, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Aibonito, PR specializing in dermatology. Nestor trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. Nestor is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology. Medicare claims data shows Nestor provided 520 services to 284 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1497716609.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (787) 735-8001
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
EDIF PROFESIONAL HOSPITAL MENONITA SUITE 304
Aibonito, PR 00705
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Vitiligo
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Pediatric and genetic
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Ichthyosis
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
- Severe skin tears
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Infections
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Skin barrier and rash care for incontinence
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy for melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
520 services · 284 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, more than 2.0 cm | Procedure | 11313 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
228 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
79 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
66 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1975 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 7
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nestor Sanchez Colon?
Nestor Sanchez Colon is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Aibonito, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Nestor Sanchez Colon's address?
Nestor Sanchez Colon is listed at Edif Profesional Hospital Menonita Suite 304, Aibonito, PR 00705. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nestor Sanchez Colon?
The number on file is (787) 735-8001. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nestor Sanchez Colon?
Nestor Sanchez Colon's National Provider Identifier is 1497716609. 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 Nestor Sanchez Colon train?
Nestor Sanchez Colon attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nestor Sanchez Colon have?
Nestor Sanchez Colon has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nestor Sanchez Colon perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nestor Sanchez Colon performs procedures including biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Nestor Sanchez Colon's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nestor Sanchez Colon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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