Dr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Coto Laurel, PR

Dr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Allina Health System and his current practice location is Torre San Cristobal, Suite 201, Coto Laurel, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 843-3971.

Dr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 11339) 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 1336105428.

Contact Information

Dr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero, MD
Torre San Cristobal, Suite 201,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780
(787) 843-3971
(787) 842-5841



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience37 Years
LocationTorre San Cristobal, Coto Laurel, 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 Manuel Fernandez-soltero graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336105428
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224114475
  • Enrollment ID: I20080327000704

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336105428NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 1881 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 1881-320 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 11339 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New Ulm Medical CenterNew ulm, MNHospital
Hospital Damas IncPonce, PRHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrionmed
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144371121
PECOS PAC ID: 4183700214
Enrollment ID: O20080328000508

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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 Manuel Fernandez-soltero 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 Manuel Fernandez-soltero, MD
Po Box 800809,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780-0809

Ph: (787) 843-3971
Dr Rafael Manuel Fernandez-soltero, MD
Torre San Cristobal, Suite 201,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780

Ph: (787) 843-3971

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Coto Laurel, PR

Mauro M Fernandez-gonzalez, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Hospital San Cristobal, Carretera P.r. 506, Km. 1.0, Edificio B, Primer Piso, Suite 1, Coto Laurel, PR 00780
Phone: 787-848-2121    Fax: 787-848-1110

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