SOFIA VALBUENA-CASTOR MD
NPI 1073190559
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Long Island City, NY
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About SOFIA VALBUENA-CASTOR
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sofia Valbuena-castor, an internist established in Long Island City, New York with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1073190559 assigned on March 2021. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0002X with license number 328210 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1073190559 Verify this NPI
- Provider Name
- SOFIA VALBUENA-CASTOR MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3030 NORTHERN BLVD STE 201 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
- Location Phone
- (646) 939-1486
- Mailing Address
- 3030 NORTHERN BLVD STE 201 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-29-2021
- Last Update Date
- 10-10-2025
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An internist like Sofia Valbuena-castor is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RH0002X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 328210
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Sofia Valbuena-castor is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1073190559, enumerated as an "individual" on March 29, 2021.
The provider is located at 3030 NORTHERN BLVD STE 201 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 and the phone number is (646) 939-1486.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
