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General Practice

Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz, MD

Sees patients in Arecibo, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz, MD is a general practitioner at Carr 2 Km, 1 Barrio San Daniel, Arecibo, PR 00612. Phone: (787) 650-2600. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz had 11 Original Medicare patients and 31 services. NPI 1255746152. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General practitioner (Medicare lists General Practice)
  • Address: Carr 2 Km, 1 Barrio San Daniel, Arecibo, PR 00612 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 650‑2600
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Doctors Center Hospital Arecibo Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 31 services for Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz's NPI number?
1255746152. 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 Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz, 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 patients11
Services billed to Medicare31
Different services or procedures7
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Practice locations

Addresses where Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jorge W. Mendez Ortiz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Doctors Center Hospital Arecibo Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general practitioners in Arecibo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arecibo, PR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Doctors Center Hospital Arecibo Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255746152
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians