VALENTIN J. DEL RIO SANTIAGO M.D. – NPI #1790982155
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

VALENTIN DEL RIO SANTIAGO is a physician located in MANATI, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790982155 to VALENTIN DEL RIO SANTIAGO on June 29, 2007. 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 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 28, 2026. 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 VALENTIN DEL RIO SANTIAGO below.

NPI Profile for
VALENTIN J. DEL RIO SANTIAGO

NPI Number
1790982155
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VALENTIN J. DEL RIO SANTIAGO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
MANATI MEDICAL CENTER
668 CALLE HERNANDEZ CARRION, SUITE 203
MANATI, PR 00674-4622
Phone: (787) 918-0066 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 1040
MANATI, PR 00674-1040
Phone: (787) 918-0066 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 28, 2026

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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
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)
PR 17655
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
PR 17655
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine
PR 17655

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 CENTRAL DEL CARIBE ESCUELA DE MEDICINA - Graduated 2006
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
VALENTIN DEL RIO SANTIAGO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL DR CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE
      CARRETERA 129 KM.1 AVENIDA SAN LUIS
      ARECIBO, PR 00613
    • HOSPITAL DR SUSONI INC
      55 PALM ST
      ARECIBO, PR 00614
    • MANATI MEDICAL CENTER DR OTERO LOPEZ
      CALLE HERNANDEZ CARRION URB ATENAS
      MANATI, PR 00674
    • PROFESSIONAL HOSPITAL GUAYNABO INC
      8 AVE LAS CUMBRES
      GUAYNABO, PR 00969

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