Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Hato Rey, PR

  • NPI 1003933417
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Ponce de Leon # 735, Torre Medica Auxilio Mutuo Suite 402
Hato Rey, PR 009175022
(787) 777-0977
fax (787) 777-0981
Mailing address
Ave Ponce de Leon 735, Torre Medica Auxilio Mutuo Suite 402
Hato Rey, PR 009175022

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 22, 2019
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #10441

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003933417. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
242
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$51,455
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 96 70 $88
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 50 48 $447
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 38 36 $372
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 31 31 $110
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 14 13 $126
76981 Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity 13 13 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Hato Rey Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$874
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 4 $265.64
Abbvie INC. 7 $216.42
Olympus Latin America, INC. 1 $124.95
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $117.34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 3 $60.67
Eli Lilly Export S.A. Puerto Rico Branch 1 $27.43
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $25.00
Pbg Puerto Rico LLC 1 $23.01
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $13.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$874

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,224
Patients
1,459
Total drug cost
$90,884
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Naloxone Hcl Generic 408 359 $5,130
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 365 128 $2,557
Omeprazole Generic 273 80 $2,078
Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 260 255 $30,236
Meperidine Hcl (Meperidine Hcl/Pf) Brand 252 228 $1,209
Midazolam Hcl (Midazolam Hcl/Pf) Brand 233 213 $844
Flumazenil Generic 136 124 $1,209
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 70 15 $2,762
Famotidine Generic 49 19 $503
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 43 0 $24,131

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon's medical specialty?
Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon practices Gastroenterology Physician in Hato Rey, PR.
Where does Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon practice?
Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon practices at Ponce de Leon # 735, Hato Rey, PR 009175022. Office phone: 7877770977.
What is Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon's NPI?
Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003933417, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kermit Richiez Colon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.