JOSE A. MERCADO MONTALVO MD – NPI #1912915463
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

JOSE MERCADO MONTALVO is a physician located in CAROLINA, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912915463 to JOSE MERCADO MONTALVO on August 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 14 years ago on Nov 27, 2012. 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 JOSE MERCADO MONTALVO below.

NPI Profile for
JOSE A. MERCADO MONTALVO

NPI Number
1912915463
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSE A. MERCADO MONTALVO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
AVE. CAMPO RICO CALLE 2 BLOQ 1
SABANA GARDENS
CAROLINA, PR 00983
Phone: (787) 276-5272 Fax: (787) 276-5302
Mailing address
16STREET J17 CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA
TRUJILLO ALTO, PR 00976
Phone: (787) 761-6403 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 11996

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 1992
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
JOSE MERCADO MONTALVO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AUXILIO MUTUO HOSPITAL
      PONCE DE LEON AVENUE STOP 37 1/2
      SAN JUAN, PR 00918

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