HELDER O. HERNANDEZ-RIVERA MD – NPI #1437318284
Internal Medicine

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

HELDER HERNANDEZ-RIVERA is a physician located in PONCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437318284 to HELDER HERNANDEZ-RIVERA on June 06, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Sep 15, 2016. 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 HELDER HERNANDEZ-RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
HELDER O. HERNANDEZ-RIVERA

NPI Number
1437318284
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HELDER O. HERNANDEZ-RIVERA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
917 AVE TITO CASTRO CARRETERA 14
HOSPITAL SAN LUCAS 1ST FLOOR, 200-76
PONCE, PR 00716
Phone: (787) 432-8161 Fax: (787) 844-2545
Mailing address
20 VILLAS DE SAN BLAS
COAMO, PR 00769-2616
Phone: (787) 518-4086 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
207RC0001X
- Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Primary)		 PR 17909
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 PR 17909

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 2007
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
HELDER HERNANDEZ-RIVERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL DAMAS INC
      PONCE BY PASS #2213
      PONCE, PR 00717
    • HOSPITAL DE LA CONCEPCION
      ROAD NUMBER 2 KM 173.4 CAIN ALTO
      SAN GERMAN, PR 00683
    • MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER
      CARR 2 BO SABALOS
      MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682
    • SAN LUKE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
      TITO CASTRO AVE #917
      PONCE, PR 00733

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