Ignacio Echenique

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Ignacio Echenique is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in San Juan, PR with over 47 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(787) 296-0949San Juan, PR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 47 years in colon & rectal surgery, Ignacio Echenique is a long-established colon & rectal surgery specialist in San Juan. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1979 and has 47+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

1 of 2 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in PRSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in San Juan47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at FSMB DocInfo (national medical-licensure lookup)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Hospital Auxilio Mutuo 1200 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan, PR 00907-3918

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+25%)59%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+5%)26%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1979

    University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

  2. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (Class of 1979)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

534 Calle Tintillo Urb Tintillo Hls, Guaynabo, PR 00966-1667

Differs from practice location

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Ignacio Echenique

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ignacio Echenique for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to San Juan required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ignacio Echenique

NPI records show Dr. Echenique as active with telehealth listed in San Juan, PR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (787) 296-0949.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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