NELKI B. RIVERA ACOSTA MD – NPI #1730601568
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.

NELKI RIVERA ACOSTA is a physician located in LARES, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730601568 to NELKI RIVERA ACOSTA on July 13, 2017. 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 3 years ago on Dec 13, 2022. 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 NELKI RIVERA ACOSTA below.

NPI Profile for
NELKI B. RIVERA ACOSTA

NPI Number
1730601568
Enumeration Date

(about 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
NELKI B. RIVERA ACOSTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
CARR #111 KM 1.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS
LARES, PR 00669
Phone: (787) 897-2727 Fax: (787) 897-2725
Mailing address
76 CALLE MANUEL M SAMAS
TRASTALLERES
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682-5808
Phone: (787) 673-4406 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 09, 2022

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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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)
PR 21635

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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