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DR. RICARDO M. CANALS MD
NPI 1194788000
Orthopaedic Surgery in San Juan, PR

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3S3 CALLE 21, LAS LOMAS, SAN JUAN, PR 00926(787) 774-0692(787) 706-9112 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ricardo M. Canals Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICARDO M. CANALS MD (NPI 1194788000) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (12118) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194788000
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO M. CANALSCredential: MD
Location Address3S3 CALLE 21, LAS LOMASSan Juan, PR 00926-7335
Mailing AddressPo Box 360097San Juan, PR 00936-0097 · (787) 774-0692 · Fax (787) 706-9112
Phone(787) 774-0692
Fax(787) 706-9112
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2013
✔ NPI 1194788000 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 12118
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified88514PR
Medicare UPING30940PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ricardo M. Canals Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799813556
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100514000722
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
30 services22 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Metropolitan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Juan, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400106
LocationCarretera 21 1785 Urb Las LomasSan Juan, PR 00915 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00926 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.07 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ricardo Canals's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Canals is 1194788000. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Ricardo Canals located?

Ricardo Canals practices at 3s3 Calle 21 Las Lomas, San Juan, PR 00926. The listed phone number is (787) 774-0692.

What is Ricardo Canals's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Ricardo Canals enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Canals is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Ricardo Canals affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricardo Canals is affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Canals was last updated on November 1, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.