RICARDO A. HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO – NPI #1629392527
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICARDO HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO is a physician located in GUAYNABO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629392527 to RICARDO HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO on March 22, 2010. 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jun 02, 2015. 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 RICARDO HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO below.

NPI Profile for
RICARDO A. HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO

NPI Number
1629392527
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICARDO A. HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO
Primary location
101 AVE SAN PATRICIO
MARAMAR PLAZA SUITE 1240
GUAYNABO, PR 00968
Phone: (787) 545-2126 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 70344
PMB#300
SAN JUAN, PR 00936-8344
Phone: (787) 545-2126 Fax:
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 PR 17825
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 PR 17825

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
RICARDO HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTOR CENTER HOSPITAL SAN FERNANDO DE LA CAROLINA
      EDIF JESUS T PINEIRO AVE FERNANDEZ JUNCOS BO PUEBL
      CAROLINA, PR 00979

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