HECTOR A. VARGAS-SOTO M.D. – NPI #1467488650
Orthopaedic Surgery
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
HECTOR VARGAS-SOTO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MAYAGUEZ, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467488650 to HECTOR VARGAS-SOTO on June 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0117X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 29, 2018. 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 HECTOR VARGAS-SOTO below.
NPI Profile for
HECTOR A. VARGAS-SOTO
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 103
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682 Phone: (787) 831-1425 Fax: (787) 831-0181
SABANA GRANDE, PR 00637-0998 Phone: (787) 831-1425 Fax: (787) 986-7973
Identifiers for HECTOR VARGAS-SOTO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | PR | 16855 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207XS0117X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Primary) |
PR | 16855 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
HECTOR VARGAS-SOTO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- HOSPITAL DE LA CONCEPCIONROAD NUMBER 2 KM 173.4 CAIN ALTO
SAN GERMAN, PR 00683
- HOSPITAL DE LA CONCEPCIONROAD NUMBER 2 KM 173.4 CAIN ALTO
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