ROSA I. ALERS TALAVERA MD – NPI #1871034868
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.
ROSA ALERS TALAVERA is a colon & rectal surgeon located in CAROLINA, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871034868 to ROSA ALERS TALAVERA on March 10, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 last updated on Apr 07, 2026. 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 ROSA ALERS TALAVERA below.
NPI Profile for
ROSA I. ALERS TALAVERA
(more than 9 years ago)
3RD FLOOR
CAROLINA, PR 00985 Phone: (787) 626-3322 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Bda Buena Vista
Carolina, PR 00985
Phone: (787) 366-0431
Hato Rey, PR 00917-5025
Phone: (787) 296-0949
BUENA VISTA
CAROLINA, PR 00985 Phone: (787) 366-0431 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 | 23736 |
| 208600000X - Surgery |
PR | 23736 |
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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