Quick answers
- Does Fernando Soto Torres accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fernando Soto 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.
- What is Fernando Soto Torres's NPI number?
- 1740298710. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Fernando Soto Torres works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fernando Soto 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 Episcopal San Lucas IIPonce, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400044
Practice locations
Addresses where Fernando Soto Torres is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 917 Ave Tito CastroPonce, PR 00716 (787) 844‑2080
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fernando Soto Torres as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Lukes Memorial Hospital Inc14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Ponce
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ponce, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Lukes Memorial Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740298710 |
| 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
- 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