KARLA M. RUIZ VEGA MD – NPI #1740699933
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.
KARLA RUIZ VEGA is a colon & rectal surgeon located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740699933 to KARLA RUIZ VEGA on August 13, 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 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Feb 14, 2023. 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 KARLA RUIZ VEGA below.
NPI Profile for
KARLA M. RUIZ VEGA
(about 12 years ago)
THIRD FLOOR
SAN JUAN, PR 00917 Phone: (787) 641-2323 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Barrio Monacillos
San Juan, PR 00935-0001
Phone: (787) 777-3535
SAN JUAN, PR 00901-2261 Phone: (787) 294-1525 Fax:
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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 | 21838 |
| 208600000X - Surgery |
PR | 21838 |
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
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- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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