HECTOR QUINTERO MD – NPI #1689290298
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.
HECTOR QUINTERO is a physician located in BAYAMON, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689290298 to HECTOR QUINTERO on June 19, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.
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NPI Profile for
HECTOR QUINTERO
(about 6 years ago)
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
BAYAMON, PR 00956 Phone: (787) 798-3001 Fax:
CAGUAS, PR 00726-8276 Phone: (787) 690-3890 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
WI | 87378-20 |
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