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
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NPI Profile for
CANDIDO R. TORRES
(about 20 years ago)
PDA. 22
SANTURCE, PR 00909-2138 Phone: (787) 722-3881 Fax: (787) 724-3881
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.