HAMED E. SANTAELLA MD – NPI #1033194030
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

HAMED SANTAELLA is an ophthalmologist located in MAYAGUEZ, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033194030 to HAMED SANTAELLA on December 13, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 HAMED SANTAELLA below.

NPI Profile for
HAMED E. SANTAELLA

NPI Number
1033194030
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HAMED E. SANTAELLA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
61 MENDEZ VIGO ST EAST
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680
Phone: (787) 833-6035 Fax: (787) 265-7925
Mailing address
PO BOX 1917
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00687
Phone: (787) 833-6035 Fax: (787) 265-7925
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for HAMED SANTAELLA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAMERICAN HEALTH2292
OTHERCUG AZUL065472
OTHERFIREST MEDICAL4815
OTHERHUMANA7090028
OTHERTRIPLE S97196SA
OTHERUAI3905477
OTHERUTI213028
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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
PR 5477

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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