RAFAEL TOLENTINO AQUINO M.D. – NPI #1700291150
Surgery

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

RAFAEL TOLENTINO AQUINO is a surgeon located in NORFOLK, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700291150 to RAFAEL TOLENTINO AQUINO on June 24, 2014. 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 2086S0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 16, 2025. 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 RAFAEL TOLENTINO AQUINO below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL TOLENTINO AQUINO

NPI Number
1700291150
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL TOLENTINO AQUINO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
825 FAIRFAX AVE STE 610
NORFOLK, VA 23507-1912
Phone: (757) 446-8960 Fax: (757) 446-5197
1 Other location(s):
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone: (318) 626-0000
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 16, 2025

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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
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care (Primary)		 VA 0101284247
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 LA 328449
208600000X
- Surgery		 VA 0101284247

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
RAFAEL TOLENTINO AQUINO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT
      1541 KINGS HIGHWAY
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
    • ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
      309 JACKSON STREET
      MONROE, LA 71201

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