FRANCISCO COLON - FONTANEZ M.D – NPI #1811951353
Dermatology

A pediatric dermatologist has, through additional special training, developed expertise in the treatment of specific skin disease categories with emphasis on those diseases which predominate in infants, children and adolescents.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Dermatology

FRANCISCO COLON - FONTANEZ is a dermatologist located in SANTURCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1811951353 to FRANCISCO COLON - FONTANEZ on April 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207NP0225X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in Pediatric Dermatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FRANCISCO COLON - FONTANEZ below.

NPI Profile for
FRANCISCO COLON - FONTANEZ

NPI Number
1811951353
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANCISCO COLON - FONTANEZ
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
252 CALLE SAN JORGE
SUITE 205
SANTURCE, PR 00912-3310
Phone: (787) 268-5281 Fax: (787) 268-5281
Mailing address
AN36 PLAZA SAN VICENTE
URB. ANTILLANA
TRUJILLO ALTO, PR 00976-6128
Phone: (787) 292-6112 Fax: (787) 268-5281
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207NP0225X
- Dermatology / Pediatric Dermatology (Primary)		 PR 12154

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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