Quick answers
- Does Jose R. Colon Perez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose R. Colon Perez 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 Jose R. Colon Perez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 100 Original Medicare patients and 287 services for Jose R. Colon Perez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose R. Colon Perez's NPI number?
- 1689659088. 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 Jose R. Colon Perez, 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 | 100 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 287 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg (36471)139 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)81 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)27 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 cholesterol75%
- Diabetes63%
- Arthritis57%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Jose R. Colon Perez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose R. Colon Perez 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 Pavia SanturceSan Juan, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400019
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose R. Colon Perez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1420 Calle Americo Salas, Suite 202San Juan, PR 00909 (787) 723‑2202
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
- General Surgeryalso
- Peripheral Vascular Diseasealso
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons 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 | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689659088 |
| 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