MICHELLE LIGONDE-MERISIO MD – NPI #1023109931
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

MICHELLE LIGONDE-MERISIO is a physician located in PONCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023109931 to MICHELLE LIGONDE-MERISIO on September 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her other name MICHELLE LIGONDE. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Feb 27, 2018. 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 MICHELLE LIGONDE-MERISIO below.

NPI Profile for
MICHELLE LIGONDE-MERISIO

NPI Number
1023109931
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MICHELLE LIGONDE-MERISIO
Other Name: MICHELLE LIGONDE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
METROPAVIA HOSPITAL DR PILA
2445 AVENIDA LAS AMERICAS
PONCE, PR 00717
Phone: (939) 248-3534 Fax: (954) 278-8451
Mailing address
HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO DR PILA -PORRATA PILA
2445 AVE LAS AMERICAS SUITE 309
PONCE, PR 00717
Phone: (939) 248-3534 Fax: (954) 278-3534
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHELLE LIGONDE-MERISIO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDFL003215800
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
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)
PR 19832

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

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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