ALBERTO R. RIVERA ROSADO M.D. – NPI #1720282726
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

ALBERTO RIVERA ROSADO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SANTURCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720282726 to ALBERTO RIVERA ROSADO on June 13, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 16 years ago on Nov 10, 2010. 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 ALBERTO RIVERA ROSADO below.

NPI Profile for
ALBERTO R. RIVERA ROSADO

NPI Number
1720282726
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALBERTO R. RIVERA ROSADO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
279 CALLE CONVENTO
SANTURCE, PR 00912-3205
Phone: (787) 998-1640 Fax:
Mailing address
CALLE JUAN C BORBON
SUITE 67-395
GUAYNABO, PR 00969
Phone: (787) 998-1640 Fax:
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 PR 15637

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
Affiliations
ALBERTO RIVERA ROSADO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL MENONITA GUAYAMA
      AVE. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS URB. LA HACIENDA
      GUAYAMA, PR 00785
    • MENNONITE GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
      CALLE JOSE C VASQUEZ BO. CAONILLAS
      AIBONITO, PR 00705
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CMS HOME CARE SUR LLC
      2004 CARR 506 COTO LAUREL
      COTO LAUREL, PR 00780

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