STEPHEN HIGUERA M.D. – NPI #1669702783
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
STEPHEN HIGUERA is a plastic surgeon located in GUAYNABO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669702783 to STEPHEN HIGUERA on January 12, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Feb 28, 2012. 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 STEPHEN HIGUERA below.
NPI Profile for
STEPHEN HIGUERA
(more than 16 years ago)
GUAYNABO, PR 00969-3288 Phone: (787) 963-1076 Fax:
STE 67-414
GUAYNABO, PR 00969-5374 Phone: (787) 963-1076 Fax:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208200000X - Plastic Surgery (Primary) |
PR | 17522 |
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.