RAFAEL E. PAZ, JR. – NPI #1740805191
General Practice

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

RAFAEL PAZ, JR. is a physician located in ARECIBO, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740805191 to RAFAEL PAZ, JR. on June 11, 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 Nov 18, 2021. 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 PAZ, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL E. PAZ, JR.

NPI Number
1740805191
Enumeration Date

(about 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL E. PAZ, JR.
Primary location
CAR 129, INTERSECTION 490
ARECIBO, PR 00612
Phone: (787) 880-3843 Fax: (787) 880-3843
Mailing address
PO BOX 86
HATILLO, PR 00659-0086
Phone: (787) 880-3843 Fax: (787) 880-3843
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 04, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RAFAEL PAZ, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDPR21904
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 21904

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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