AURA F. DELGADO-CIFUENTES MD – NPI #1174772255
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES is a colon & rectal surgeon located in RIO PIEDRAS, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174772255 to AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES on September 15, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Aug 07, 2015. 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 AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES below.

NPI Profile for
AURA F. DELGADO-CIFUENTES

NPI Number
1174772255
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
AURA F. DELGADO-CIFUENTES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL - 3RD FLOOR
MEDICAL CENTER OF PUERTO RICO, BO. MONACILLOS
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00935
Phone: (787) 754-0101 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 29134
CIRUGIA GENERAL
SAN JUAN, PR 00929-0134
Phone: (787) 765-5183 Fax: (787) 758-1119
Sole Proprietor
No
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 PR 20739

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 CENTRAL DEL CARIBE ESCUELA DE MEDICINA - Graduated 2004
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

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