Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Aibonito, PR

Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is Ramon Flores #6, Aibonito, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 735-7001.

Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 9995) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568453157.

Contact Information

Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera, MD
Ramon Flores #6,
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 735-7001
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rafael E Medina-rivera
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience37 Years
LocationRamon Flores #6, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568453157
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395649776
  • Enrollment ID: I20031126000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568453157NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 9995 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera, MD
Urb Carmen Hills, 5 Valley Blvd,
San Juan, PR 00926-8628

Ph: (787) 287-0654
Dr Rafael E Medina-rivera, MD
Ramon Flores #6,
Aibonito, PR 00705

Ph: (787) 735-7001

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Aibonito, PR

Dr. Nestor Miguel Unger, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 58 Calle Ramon Flores, Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone: 787-649-2020    Fax: 787-954-0607
Dr. Jose Orlando Garcia, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Urb. Villa Rosales A-1, Calle Dr.troyer, Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone: 787-735-5678    Fax: 787-735-5678
Dr. Jorge Luis Leavitt- Caraballo, M.D
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Jose C Vazquez St, Sate Road 726, Edificio Profesional Suite 204, Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone: 787-505-3750    
Sandra C. Gracia-lopez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Ave. Jose Vazquez Esq. Dr. Troyer, Nuclear Medicine, Mennonite General Hospital, Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone: 787-735-8001    Fax: 787-292-7976
Dr. Victor Manuel Polanco Sanchez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Calle Jose Vazquez, Edificio Guayacan Suite 104, Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone: 787-735-1460    Fax: 787-735-1690
Dr. Roberto David Alvarez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Edif. Profesional Hospital Menonita Suite 201, Box 1379, Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone: 787-735-8998    Fax: 787-735-7135
Lorena D. Morales-concepcion, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 63 Calle Pedro Rosario, Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone: 787-961-0760    

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