RAFAEL BARRERA MD – NPI #1821169210
Internal Medicine

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RAFAEL BARRERA is a physician located in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821169210 to RAFAEL BARRERA on November 10, 2006. 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 207RC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Aug 25, 2009. 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 BARRERA below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL BARRERA

NPI Number
1821169210
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL BARRERA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
LIJMC-DEPT. OF SURGERY
270-05 76TH AVENUE
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
Phone: (718) 470-7645 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 NY 189579
208600000X
- Surgery		 NY 189579

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
RAFAEL BARRERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
      270 - 05 76TH AVENUE
      NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

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