CESAR LUQUE FONTANEZ M.D. – NPI #1386929149
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
CESAR LUQUE FONTANEZ is a surgeon located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386929149 to CESAR LUQUE FONTANEZ on October 12, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jun 03, 2020. 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 CESAR LUQUE FONTANEZ below.
NPI Profile for
CESAR LUQUE FONTANEZ
(more than 14 years ago)
ASHFORD MEDICAL CENTER, OFFICE 805
SAN JUAN, PR 00907 Phone: (787) 721-6380 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
University Hospital
San Juan, PR 00921-2116
Phone: (787) 754-0101
SAN JUAN, PR 00931-3318 Phone: (787) 299-8835 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
PR | 19298 |
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Additional Information
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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