RAFAEL TORRES MELENDEZ MD – NPI #1720684210
General Practice
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
RAFAEL TORRES MELENDEZ is a physician located in JUANA DIAZ, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720684210 to RAFAEL TORRES MELENDEZ on December 09, 2020. 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 5 years ago on Dec 28, 2020. 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 TORRES MELENDEZ below.
NPI Profile for
RAFAEL TORRES MELENDEZ
(more than 5 years ago)
CALLE 5 NUM 88
JUANA DIAZ, PR 00795 Phone: (787) 390-0855 Fax:
JUANA DIAZ, PR 00795-9859 Phone: (787) 390-0855 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208D00000X - General Practice (Primary) |
PR | 22094 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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