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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Ignacio Echenique, MD

Works at hospitals in San Juan, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Ignacio Echenique, MD (Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in San Juan, PR. NPI 1588740542. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ignacio Echenique, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Clinica Las Americas Guaynabo, IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ignacio Echenique work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ignacio Echenique at 2 hospitals: Auxilio Mutuo Hospital and Presbyterian Community Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ignacio Echenique see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Bayamon, PR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ignacio Echenique's specialty?
Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) as the primary specialty.
Does Ignacio Echenique accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ignacio Echenique accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Ignacio Echenique offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Ignacio Echenique offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Ignacio Echenique?
(787) 789-1996, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ignacio Echenique's NPI number?
1588740542. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ignacio Echenique works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ignacio Echenique at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ignacio Echenique is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ignacio Echenique as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Clinica Las Americas Guaynabo, Inc51 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other colorectal surgeons in Puerto Rico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588740542
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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