RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS (ORTOPEDIA-RCM) – NPI #1598840829
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.
RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS (ORTOPEDIA-RCM) is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598840829 to RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS (ORTOPEDIA-RCM) on October 26, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS (ORTOPEDIA-RCM)” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery. Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Aug 31, 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 RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS (ORTOPEDIA-RCM) below.
NPI Profile for
RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS
(more than 19 years ago)
ESCUELA DE MEDICINA APTDO.29134
SAN JUAN, PR 00929-0134 Phone: (787) 758-2525 Fax: (787) 274-8154
SAN JUAN, PR 00929-0134 Phone: (787) 758-2525 Fax: (787) 274-8154
CREDENTIALING COORDINATOR
Phone: (787) 758-2525
Identifiers for RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS (ORTOPEDIA-RCM)
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | PPMI GROUP | ---04 |
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.
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.