RUBEN MENDEZ BENABE MD – NPI #1588728984
General Practice

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

RUBEN MENDEZ BENABE is a physician located in CIDRA, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588728984 to RUBEN MENDEZ BENABE on December 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208D00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as General Practice.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Aug 28, 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 RUBEN MENDEZ BENABE below.

NPI Profile for
RUBEN MENDEZ BENABE

NPI Number
1588728984
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RUBEN MENDEZ BENABE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
AVE EL SIBARO D INDUSTRIAL
CENTRO SALUD FAMILIAR HOSPITAL MENONITA
CIDRA, PR 00739
Phone: (787) 739-7911 Fax: (787) 714-0410
Mailing address
PO BOX 6400
PMB 113
CAYEY, PR 00736
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 28, 2023

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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
208D00000X
- General Practice (Primary)
PR 10088

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

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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