Dr Rafael Matos, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Mayaguez, PR

Dr Rafael Matos, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Costa Salud Community Health Centers Inc and his current practice location is 59b Calle Meditacion, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 834-2130.

Dr Rafael Matos is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 10360) 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 1043247893.

Contact Information

Dr Rafael Matos, MD
59b Calle Meditacion,
Mayaguez, PR 00680-4818
(787) 834-2130
(787) 834-2010



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rafael Matos
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location59b Calle Meditacion, Mayaguez, 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 Matos graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043247893
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022322965
  • Enrollment ID: I20150805007875

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafael Matos such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043247893NPI-NPPES
11324-04004780OtherPRUNITED HEALTH CARE
PE3595OtherPRPANAMERICAN
116-10360OtherPRPLAN GLOBAL
212071OtherPRUTI
00638OtherPRCRUZ AZUL
58392926OtherPRSALUD BELLA VISTA
6800131OtherPRHUMANA INSURANCE
88848MAOtherPRTRIPLE-S
3732726OtherPRFAMILY CARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 10360 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Costa Salud Community Health Centers Inc195137002213

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Entity NameCosta Salud Community Health Centers Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912997768
PECOS PAC ID: 1951370022
Enrollment ID: O20040927000712

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rafael Matos, MD
Po Box 937,
Mayaguez, PR 00681-0937

Ph: (787) 834-2130
Dr Rafael Matos, MD
59b Calle Meditacion,
Mayaguez, PR 00680-4818

Ph: (787) 834-2130

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Mayaguez, PR

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Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 787-652-9200    
Jose A Perez Hernandez Sr., MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: De Diego #59 Este, Mayaguez, PR 00680
Phone: 787-833-6940    
Gerardo J Medina Caban, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1050 Los Corazones Ave, Suite 102, Mayaguez, PR 00680
Phone: 787-834-5334    Fax: 787-833-6640
Dr. Carlos Micames Muzaber, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Calle Dr Basora 55 Norte Edicicio Medico Iv, Suite 111, Mayaguez, PR 00680
Phone: 787-833-4865    Fax: 787-265-4757
Armando Oscar Cardona-ramirez, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Edgar J Vazquez, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Calle Mckinley 111 Este, Mayaguez, PR 00680
Phone: 787-833-8005    Fax: 787-265-6177

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