JOSE M. ENCARNACION-CRUZ MD – NPI #1467567503
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JOSE ENCARNACION-CRUZ is a physician located in LEVITTOWN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467567503 to JOSE ENCARNACION-CRUZ on August 20, 2006. 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 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Feb 16, 2011. 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 ENCARNACION-CRUZ below.

NPI Profile for
JOSE M. ENCARNACION-CRUZ

NPI Number
1467567503
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSE M. ENCARNACION-CRUZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
HA2 CALLE ANTONIO PAOLI
SEPTIMA SECCION
LEVITTOWN, PR 00949
Phone: (787) 784-4068 Fax: (787) 784-4069
Mailing address
PO BOX 51396
TOA BAJA, PR 00950-1396
Phone: (787) 261-1027 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 PR 13036
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PR 13036

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
JOSE ENCARNACION-CRUZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MANATI MEDICAL CENTER DR OTERO LOPEZ
      CALLE HERNANDEZ CARRION URB ATENAS
      MANATI, PR 00674

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