JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO M.D. – NPI #1598042871
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO is a physician located in SAN GERMAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598042871 to JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO on November 14, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2081S0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 24, 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 JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO below.

NPI Profile for
JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO

NPI Number
1598042871
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
TORRE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL 1ST FLOOR
CARR 2 KM 173
SAN GERMAN, PR 00683-0001
Phone: (787) 892-1860 Fax: (787) 892-3810
1 Other location(s):
1333 Moursund
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 799-5942
Mailing address
154 PASEO CIELO Y MAR
VISTA BAHIA
PENUELAS, PR 00624-9756
Phone: (787) 509-9725 Fax: (787) 892-3810
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX8GD142
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
2081S0010X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 TX R0234
208100000X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation		 TX R0234

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 2011
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
JUAN CARLOS GALLOZA OTERO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOSPITAL DE LA CONCEPCION
      ROAD NUMBER 2 KM 173.4 CAIN ALTO
      SAN GERMAN, PR 00683
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • FIRST HOME CARE CENTER INC.
      CALLE MCKINLEY OESTE 96
      MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • HOSPITAL DE LA CONCEPCION
      HWY 2 KM 173.4
      SAN GERMAN, PR 00683

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