WILLIAM M. RUIZ GARCIA – NPI #1558457762
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

WILLIAM RUIZ GARCIA is a surgeon located in BAYAMON, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558457762 to WILLIAM RUIZ GARCIA on October 05, 2006. 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 16 years ago on Jun 23, 2010. 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 WILLIAM RUIZ GARCIA below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM M. RUIZ GARCIA

NPI Number
1558457762
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM M. RUIZ GARCIA
Primary location
2 BAYAMON MEDICAL PLAZA
SUITE 201
BAYAMON, PR 00960
Phone: (787) 782-7816 Fax: (787) 782-7816
Mailing address
1353 AVE LUIS VIGOREAUX GARDEN HILLS PLAZA
SUITE 333
GUAYNABO, PR 00966-2715
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 PR 6969

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

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
WILLIAM RUIZ GARCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASOCIACION HOSPITAL DEL MAESTRO, INC
      SERGIO CUEVAS BUSTAMANTE STREET 550
      SAN JUAN, PR 00936

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