RAFAEL A. LOPEZ HERNANDEZ M.D. – NPI #1497740849
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RAFAEL LOPEZ HERNANDEZ is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497740849 to RAFAEL LOPEZ HERNANDEZ on September 13, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 09, 2021. 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 RAFAEL LOPEZ HERNANDEZ below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL A. LOPEZ HERNANDEZ

NPI Number
1497740849
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL A. LOPEZ HERNANDEZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
AVE JUAN PONCE DE LEON
SAN JUAN, PR 00919
Phone: (787) 758-2000 Fax: (787) 753-4757
5 Other location(s):
875 Military Trl Ste 105
Jupiter, FL 33458-5700
Phone: (561) 798-6600
Fax: (561) 753-3328
440 N State Road 7 Ste 103
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 798-6600
Fax: (561) 753-3328
CARR PR NUM 14 KM 1.2
CAYEY, PR 00737-3130
Phone: (787) 535-1001 Ext: 5790
Ave Pedro Albizu Campos
Esq Urb La Hacienda
Guayama, PR 00785
Phone: (787) 866-0132
Fax: (787) 866-5960
calle palmer num 1 sur
esq Vicente Pales
Guayama, PR 00784
Phone: (787) 866-1449
Mailing address
PO BOX 363682
SAN JUAN, PR 00936-3682
Phone: (787) 616-8226 Fax: (787) 535-1057
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 20, 2021

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 FL ME131587

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 1987
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
RAFAEL LOPEZ HERNANDEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AUXILIO MUTUO HOSPITAL
      PONCE DE LEON AVENUE STOP 37 1/2
      SAN JUAN, PR 00918
    • HOSPITAL MENONITA DE CAYEY
      BO. RINCON SECTOR LAS LOMAS KM.3.1 CARR 14
      CAYEY, PR 00737

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