NESTOR S. APONTE-REYES MD – NPI #1003816802
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

NESTOR APONTE-REYES is a physician located in MANATI, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003816802 to NESTOR APONTE-REYES on July 22, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jan 14, 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 NESTOR APONTE-REYES below.

NPI Profile for
NESTOR S. APONTE-REYES

NPI Number
1003816802
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NESTOR S. APONTE-REYES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
TORRE MEDICA I DR. PEDRO BLANCO 200 STE 2
SUITE 307
MANATI, PR 00674-5765
Phone: (787) 854-4600 Fax: (787) 854-4411
Mailing address
PO BOX 450
DORADO, PR 00646-0450
Phone: (787) 854-4600 Fax: (787) 854-4411
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 PR 13575

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 1996
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

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