CANDIDO R. TORRES M.D. – NPI #1215032776
Dermatology

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

CANDIDO TORRES is a dermatologist located in SANTURCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215032776 to CANDIDO TORRES on September 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207NS0135X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 11, 2025. 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 CANDIDO TORRES below.

NPI Profile for
CANDIDO R. TORRES

NPI Number
1215032776
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CANDIDO R. TORRES
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1446 CALLE AMERICO SALAS
PDA. 22
SANTURCE, PR 00909-2138
Phone: (787) 722-3881 Fax: (787) 724-3881
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
207NS0135X
- Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology (Primary)
PR 3941
207NI0002X
- Dermatology / Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology
PR 3941
207N00000X
- Dermatology
PR 3941

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.