RAMIRO ALFONSO PUENTES MD – NPI #1154779916
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
RAMIRO ALFONSO PUENTES is a physician located in LANTANA, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154779916 to RAMIRO ALFONSO PUENTES on June 01, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 23, 2020. 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 RAMIRO ALFONSO PUENTES below.
NPI Profile for
RAMIRO ALFONSO PUENTES
(more than 10 years ago)
LANTANA, FL 33462-1459 Phone: (561) 420-5599 Fax:
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401-3428 Phone: (561) 642-1000 Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
FL | ACN933 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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