LOURDES S. PENA-DE LA VEGA M.D. – NPI #1134273394
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

LOURDES PENA-DE LA VEGA is a physician located in MANATI, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134273394 to LOURDES PENA-DE LA VEGA on January 23, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 18, 2021. 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 LOURDES PENA-DE LA VEGA below.

NPI Profile for
LOURDES S. PENA-DE LA VEGA

NPI Number
1134273394
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LOURDES S. PENA-DE LA VEGA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
URB ATENAS HERNANDEZ CARRION
MANATI, PR 00674
Phone: (787) 854-4120 Fax: (787) 884-5489
Mailing address
PO BOX 407
MANATI, PR 00674-0407
Phone: (787) 854-4120 Fax: (787) 884-5489
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 18, 2021

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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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 PR 13319

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 1997
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
LOURDES PENA-DE LA VEGA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS' CENTER HOSPITAL, INC
      MARGINAL CARRETERA NO 2, KM 47 7
      MANATI, PR 00674
    • MANATI MEDICAL CENTER DR OTERO LOPEZ
      CALLE HERNANDEZ CARRION URB ATENAS
      MANATI, PR 00674
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC VEGA ALTA
      1 Calle lote 2 parque Industrial de Vega Alta
      VEGA ALTA, PR 00692

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