MARIA I. RIVERA SANCHEZ MD – NPI #1588662860
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

MARIA RIVERA SANCHEZ is an ophthalmologist located in BAYAMON, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588662860 to MARIA RIVERA SANCHEZ on July 12, 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 15 years ago on Jan 18, 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 MARIA RIVERA SANCHEZ below.

NPI Profile for
MARIA I. RIVERA SANCHEZ

NPI Number
1588662860
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MARIA I. RIVERA SANCHEZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
BETANCES #11
ESQUINA MARTI
BAYAMON, PR 00961
Phone: (787) 786-3833 Fax: (787) 786-5400
Mailing address
PO BOX 55008
STATION 1
BAYAMON, PR 00960-4008
Phone: (787) 786-3833 Fax: (787) 786-5400
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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 PR 8318

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
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER - Graduated 1984
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
MARIA RIVERA SANCHEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HIMA SAN PABLO BAYAMON
      70 CALLE SANTA CRUZ
      BAYAMON, PR 00961

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