JUSTINO BETANCOURT-COLLAZO M.D. – NPI #1295735363
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JUSTINO BETANCOURT-COLLAZO is a physician located in BAYAMON, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295735363 to JUSTINO BETANCOURT-COLLAZO on July 29, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name JUSTINO BETANCOURT. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Aug 08, 2011. 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 JUSTINO BETANCOURT-COLLAZO below.

NPI Profile for
JUSTINO BETANCOURT

NPI Number
1295735363
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JUSTINO BETANCOURT
Professional Name: JUSTINO BETANCOURT-COLLAZO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
INSTITUTO SAN PABLO
SUITE 403
BAYAMON, PR 00961-7041
Phone: (787) 798-9240 Fax: (787) 288-0206
Mailing address
PO BOX 1665
BAYAMON, PR 00960-1665
Phone: (787) 798-9240 Fax: (787) 288-0206
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 PR 6805

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JUSTINO BETANCOURT-COLLAZO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HIMA SAN PABLO BAYAMON
      70 CALLE SANTA CRUZ
      BAYAMON, PR 00961

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