RAFAEL C. ESQUENAZI MD FACP FASN – NPI #1982609111
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

RAFAEL ESQUENAZI is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982609111 to RAFAEL ESQUENAZI on June 15, 2005. 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 Jan 08, 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 RAFAEL ESQUENAZI below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL C. ESQUENAZI

NPI Number
1982609111
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL C. ESQUENAZI
Credentials
MD FACP FASN
Primary location
1140 WESTMONT DR
STE. 340
HOUSTON, TX 77015-4363
Phone: (713) 637-6320 Fax: (713) 637-0735
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 08, 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)		 TX E7908

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
RAFAEL ESQUENAZI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA CENTRAL HOUSTON DIALYSIS
      610 SOUTH WAYSIDE DR
      HOUSTON, TX 77011
    • DAVITA CHANNELVIEW DIALYSIS
      777 SHELDON ROAD
      CHANNELVIEW, TX 77530
    • DAVITA DENVER HARBOR DIALYSIS
      7065 East FWY
      HOUSTON, TX 77020
    • DAVITA JACINTO DIALYSIS CENTER
      11515 MARKET STREET RD
      Houston, TX 77029
    • DAVITA NORTH LOOP EAST DIALYSIS
      7139 NORTH LOOP EAST
      HOUSTON, TX 77028

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