Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology · Aguadilla, PR
NPI
1184828295
Since 2007
Specialty
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Code 207RG0100X
Group practices
1
Medicare group memberships
Hospitals
0
Hospital affiliations
150 Ave Pedro Albizu Campos
Aguadilla, PR, 00603
Phone (787) 529-1699
Groups this clinician bills Medicare through
Medicare paid, 2024
$11K
89 services
Medicare patients, 2024
31
Average age 72
Drug cost, 2024
$143K
3,208 prescriptions
Company payments, 2025
$342
From 3 companies
Procedures and visits billed to Original Medicare, 2024
In 2024, the most common Medicare service billed by Hiram D Ortega was code G0500 (moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito), 21 times for 15 patients. In total Hiram D Ortega billed 89 services in 12 codes, and Medicare paid $11K.
Official US government data: the national provider registry and Medicare enrollment records, linked by NPI. Last update of this record: 2012-08-08.
| Code | Setting | Services | Patients | Paid per service | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | Office | 21 | 15 | $44.43 | $933 |
| 99213 Office E&M - Established | Office | 20 | 19 | $50.33 | $1,007 |
| 45385 Colonoscopy - Lesion Removal | Office | 12 | 12 | $350.88 | $4,211 |
By year: 2022 $17K for 128 services; 2023 $13K for 99 services; 2024 $11K for 89 services.
Medicare prescription drug claims, 2024
In 2024, the drug Hiram D Ortega prescribed most often to Medicare patients was Naloxone Hcl, with 1,229 prescriptions and refills. In total Hiram D Ortega wrote 3,208 Medicare prescriptions that cost $143K.
| Drug | Claims | 30-day fills | Patients | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naloxone Hcl Generic | 1,229 | 1,229 | 1,209 | $14K |
| Midazolam Hcl Generic | 430 | 430 | 426 | $1,351 |
| Midazolam Hcl Midazolam Hcl/Pf | 345 | 345 | 343 | $1,139 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 248 | 248 | 244 | $21K |
| Meperidine Hcl Meperidine Hcl/Pf | 202 | 202 | 200 | $859 |
| Flumazenil Generic | 187 | 187 | 183 | $1,670 |
| Suprep Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 141 | 141 | 139 | $17K |
| Famotidine Generic | 92 | 92 | 85 | $468 |
| Omeprazole Generic | 76 | 76 | 70 | $480 |
| Metronidazole Generic | 72 | 72 | 70 | $832 |
| Sucralfate Generic | 63 | 63 | 57 | $1,659 |
| Amoxicillin Generic | 51 | 51 | 51 | $752 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic | 12 | 12 | 12 | $63.59 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 12 | 12 | 12 | $701 |
Brand drugs: 247 claims; generic drugs: 2,961 claims.
Money and other things of value reported by the companies
In 2025, drug and medical device companies paid Hiram D Ortega $342 ($342 in general payments such as food, travel and fees) from 3 companies. The largest payer was Abbvie Inc. with $183.
Official US government data on Original Medicare services, Medicare prescription drug plans and the payments drug and device companies must report. Services with fewer than 11 patients and drugs with fewer than 11 claims are not published. Procedure codes are shown by number with their public category.