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DR. RAFAEL ALEJANDRO NUNEZ NATERAS M.D.
NPI 1235573742
Urology in Tucson, AZ

Active since April 26, 2013PECOS Enrolled
6001 E GRANT RD, TUCSON, AZ 85712(520) 497-5010(520) 497-4111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2023, Mar 31, 2023, Feb 17, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Rafael Alejandro Nunez Nateras M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAFAEL ALEJANDRO NUNEZ NATERAS M.D. (NPI 1235573742) is an individual urology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (54555) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235573742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAFAEL ALEJANDRO NUNEZ NATERASCredential: M.D.
Location Address6001 E GRANT RDTucson, AZ 85712-2316
Mailing Address6001 E Grant RdTucson, AZ 85712-2316 · (520) 497-5010 · Fax (520) 497-4111
Phone(520) 497-5010
Fax(520) 497-4111
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1235573742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 54555
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
6001 E GRANT RD, Tucson, AZ 85712
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Rafael Alejandro Nunez Nateras M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rafael Nunez Nateras reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Santa Cruz Urology Care Clinic LLC
Same address
Urology
6001 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245043744 (520) 497-5010
Provider Profile
63 mi
Urology
507 N WESTERN AVE
Nogales, AZ 85621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
NPI 1184612376 (520) 761-3103

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85712 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AKDHC, LLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6001 E GRANT RD, AKDHC, LLC
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Pima County (520) 290-5260
SANTA CRUZ UROLOGY CARE CLINIC LLC
Urology
6001 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Pima County (520) 497-5010
DR. THOMAS TIEU M.D.
Urology
6001 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Pima County (520) 497-5010
UROLOGY CARE CLINIC LLC
Urology
6001 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Pima County (520) 497-5010
WENDY HUEMPFNER M.D. PC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6001 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Pima County (520) 745-6513
MARK BESSETTE, MD, PC
Family Medicine
6001 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Pima County (520) 745-6513

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 Rafael Nunez Nateras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Nunez Nateras is 1235573742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2013.

Where is Rafael Nunez Nateras located?

Rafael Nunez Nateras practices at 6001 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712. The listed phone number is (520) 497-5010.

What is Rafael Nunez Nateras's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Rafael Nunez Nateras enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Nunez Nateras is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rafael Nunez Nateras's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rafael Nunez Nateras reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Santa Cruz Urology Care Clinic LLC (Tucson, AZ) and (Nogales, AZ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rafael Nunez Nateras's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rafael Nunez Nateras accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Sanford Health Plan list Rafael Nunez Nateras as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Nunez Nateras was last updated on October 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.