Dr. Hector Puig

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Hector Puig, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila, San Luke's Memorial Hospital Inc. Dr. Hector Puig also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Caribbean Pulmonary Medical Society, C.S.P. Dr. Hector Puig accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 210-2893 to request Dr. Hector Puig the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 917 Ave Tito Castro Ste 710
Ponce, PR 00716-4717

Phone 1: (787) 210-2893

Fax: (787) 284-1722


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Hector Puig
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9335051036
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Hector Puig attended and graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1467414276
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 22, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Hector Puig

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Hector Puig has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 36 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Caribbean Pulmonary Medical Society, C.S.P


Practice Locations

917 Ave Tito Castro Ste 710
Ponce, PR 00716-4717
Phone: (787) 210-2893
Fax: (787) 284-1722
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2431 Porrata Pila
Ponce, PR 00732
Phone: (787) 840-2160
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 22, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Hector Puig [NPI: 1467414276]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Internal Medicine