Kermit Richiez Colon, M.D.
NPI 1003933417 · Gastroenterology Physician · Hato Rey, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kermit Richiez Colon, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Hato Rey, PR (NPI 1003933417).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003933417
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10441 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
271 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 116 | $86 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 52 | $434 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 35 | $107 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 30 | $362 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Organ Tissue for Measuring Elasticity76981 | 25 | $99 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naloxone Hcl | 513 | 449 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 442 | 151 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Suprep | 295 | 285 |
| Meperidine Hcl/Pfbrand: Meperidine Hcl | 190 | 169 |
| Midazolam Hcl/Pfbrand: Midazolam Hcl | 174 | 156 |
| Omeprazole | 163 | 40 |
| Flumazenil | 146 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$874 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-23
- Last updated
- 2019-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kermit Richiez Colon's NPI number?
- Kermit Richiez Colon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003933417, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kermit Richiez Colon's specialty?
- Kermit Richiez Colon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kermit Richiez Colon located?
- Kermit Richiez Colon's practice location on file with NPPES is Ponce De Leon # 735, Hato Rey, PR 00917-5022.
- What is Kermit Richiez Colon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kermit Richiez Colon is (787) 777-0977.
- Does Kermit Richiez Colon accept Medicare?
- Kermit Richiez Colon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kermit Richiez Colon's NPI active?
- Yes — Kermit Richiez Colon's NPI (1003933417) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.