PACO M. DIAZ-PARES MD – NPI #1609011295
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

PACO DIAZ-PARES is a physician located in ARECIBO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609011295 to PACO DIAZ-PARES on December 10, 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 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on May 13, 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 PACO DIAZ-PARES below.

NPI Profile for
PACO M. DIAZ-PARES

NPI Number
1609011295
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PACO M. DIAZ-PARES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
PR 129 KM 1.0 AVE SAN LUIS
ARECIBO, PR 00613
Phone: (787) 650-7272 Fax: (787) 650-7248
1 Other location(s):
55 Calle Palma
Arecibo, PR 00612-4526
Phone: (787) 650-1030
Mailing address
SABANERA DE DORADO
613 CAMINO DE CARRAIZO
DORADO, PR 00646
Phone: (787) 650-7272 Fax: (787) 650-7248
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 13, 2026

Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.

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 18236
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PR 27229

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
PACO DIAZ-PARES 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

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.