RAFAEL J. DIAZ-GARCIA MD – NPI #1154539740
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RAFAEL DIAZ-GARCIA is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MIAMI, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154539740 to RAFAEL DIAZ-GARCIA on May 18, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 08, 2024. 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 DIAZ-GARCIA below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL J. DIAZ-GARCIA

NPI Number
1154539740
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL J. DIAZ-GARCIA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8940 N KENDALL DR STE 602E
MIAMI, FL 33176-2177
Phone: (786) 596-8040 Fax: (412) 359-8285
2 Other location(s):
1150 Campo Sano Ave Fl 1
Coral Gables, FL 33146-1174
Phone: (786) 268-6200
1150 Campo Sano Ave Fl 2
Coral Gables, FL 33146-1174
Phone: (786) 268-6200
Mailing address
PO BOX 100905
ATLANTA, GA 30384-0905
Phone: (786) 596-8040 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 08, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RAFAEL DIAZ-GARCIA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidPA102958351
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
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary)		 FL ME162566

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
8940 N KENDALL DR STE 602E,
MIAMI, FL 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Graduated 2007
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 DIAZ-GARCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      320 EAST NORTH AVENUE
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
    • FORBES HOSPITAL
      2570 HAYMAKER ROAD
      MONROEVILLE, PA 15146

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