Quick answers
- Does Axel A. Baez Torres accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Axel A. Baez Torres accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Axel A. Baez Torres see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 280 services for Axel A. Baez Torres. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Axel A. Baez Torres's NPI number?
- 1154302552. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Axel A. Baez Torres, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 89 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 280 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)159 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)47 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)21 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)20 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)16 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Heart failure26%
Hospitals where Axel A. Baez Torres works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Axel A. Baez Torres at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hospital de la ConcepcionSan German, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400021
Practice locations
Addresses where Axel A. Baez Torres is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2 Hosp La Concepcion HwySan German, PR 00683
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Puerto Rico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154302552 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians