RAFAEL LASTRA M.D. – NPI #1477550150
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RAFAEL LASTRA is a physician located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477550150 to RAFAEL LASTRA on July 07, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Jul 14, 2008. 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 RAFAEL LASTRA below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL LASTRA

NPI Number
1477550150
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL LASTRA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
TORRE AUXILIO MUTUO PONCE DE LEON AVE 735
SUITE 516
SAN JUAN, PR 00917
Phone: (787) 764-6403 Fax: (787) 756-8926
Mailing address
138 AVE WINSTON CHURCHILL
PMB 149
SAN JUAN, PR 00926-6023
Phone: Fax:
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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 PR 9566

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1986
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
RAFAEL LASTRA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AUXILIO MUTUO HOSPITAL
      PONCE DE LEON AVENUE STOP 37 1/2
      SAN JUAN, PR 00918

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