WANDA I. TORRES-LOPEZ MD – NPI #1508925868
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WANDA TORRES-LOPEZ is a physician located in ARECIBO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508925868 to WANDA TORRES-LOPEZ on December 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Sep 27, 2010. 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 WANDA TORRES-LOPEZ below.

NPI Profile for
WANDA I. TORRES-LOPEZ

NPI Number
1508925868
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
WANDA I. TORRES-LOPEZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
HOSP CALLETANO COLL T TOSTE
SUITE 105 CARR 129 AVE SAN LUIS
ARECIBO, PR 00613
Phone: (787) 878-7272 Fax: (787) 848-0318
Mailing address
PO BOX 3384
GUAYNABO, PR 00970-3384
Phone: (787) 878-7272 Fax: (787) 848-0318
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
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)		 PR 12447

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 1994
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
WANDA TORRES-LOPEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS' CENTER HOSPITAL, INC
      MARGINAL CARRETERA NO 2, KM 47 7
      MANATI, PR 00674
    • PROFESSIONAL HOSPITAL GUAYNABO INC
      8 AVE LAS CUMBRES
      GUAYNABO, PR 00969

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