Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ignacio Echenique

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · San Juan, PR

  • NPI 1588740542
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo, 1200 Ave Ponce de Leon
San Juan, PR 009073918
(787) 296-0949
Mailing address
534 Calle Tintillo, Urb Tintillo Hls
Guaynabo, PR 009661667

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #7477

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588740542. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
140
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$13,329
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 50 40 $90
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 29 26 $66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 22 22 $112
45300 Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope 16 15 $130
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 12 12 $188
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 11 11 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in San Juan Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
131
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$8,592
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 71 71 $8,224
Metronidazole Generic 28 25 $120
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen (Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 20 $149
Mupirocin Generic 12 11 $99

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ignacio Echenique's medical specialty?
Dr. Ignacio Echenique practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in San Juan, PR.
Where does Dr. Ignacio Echenique practice?
Dr. Ignacio Echenique practices at Hospital Auxilio Mutuo, San Juan, PR 009073918. Office phone: 7872960949.
What is Dr. Ignacio Echenique's NPI?
Dr. Ignacio Echenique's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588740542, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ignacio Echenique accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ignacio Echenique accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ignacio Echenique commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.