Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon, M.D.

Dermatopathology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Aibonito, PR

  • NPI 1497716609
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Edif Profesional Hospital Menonita, Suite 304
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 735-8001
Mailing address
Po Box 2042
Aibonito, PR 007052042

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2017
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #5991

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497716609. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
493
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$45,614
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 175 80 $89
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 101 29 $80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 75 75 $111
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 51 45 $100
11313 Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, more than 2.0 cm 23 17 $178
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 20 12 $50
11312 Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 19 16 $79
11311 Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm 15 13 $69
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 14 12 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Aibonito Dermatopathology Physician, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Eli Lilly Export S.A. Puerto Rico Branch 1 $19.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,399
Patients
2,319
Total drug cost
$141,029
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 669 421 $24,432
Ketoconazole Generic 447 269 $6,984
Fluocinonide Generic 332 236 $20,684
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 277 164 $26,807
Clarithromycin Generic 249 222 $3,650
Econazole Nitrate Generic 227 161 $7,119
Betamethasone Dipropionate Generic 191 118 $6,911
Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox Olamine) Brand 179 101 $15,394
Fluconazole Generic 162 107 $2,164
Mupirocin Generic 149 135 $1,149

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon's medical specialty?
Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon practices Dermatopathology Physician in Aibonito, PR.
Where does Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon practice?
Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon practices at Edif Profesional Hospital Menonita, Aibonito, PR 00705. Office phone: 7877358001.
What is Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon's NPI?
Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497716609, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nestor Sanchez Colon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.