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DR. RAFAEL A. GALLARDO MENDEZ M.D.
NPI 1255318812
Ophthalmology in San Juan, PR

Active since December 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIF. PAVIA II, SUITE 203, SAN JUAN, PR 00909(787) 725-6001(787) 724-6070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Rafael A. Gallardo Mendez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAFAEL A. GALLARDO MENDEZ M.D. (NPI 1255318812) is an individual ophthalmology provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (7071) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255318812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAFAEL A. GALLARDO MENDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIF. PAVIA II, SUITE 203San Juan, PR 00909-2100
Mailing AddressPo Box 362158San Juan, PR 00936-2158 · (787) 725-6001 · Fax (787) 724-6070
Phone(787) 725-6001
Fax(787) 724-6070
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateDecember 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2014
✔ NPI 1255318812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 7071
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, San Juan, PR 00909
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINC79747PR
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified28463PR

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. Rafael A. Gallardo Mendez M.d. 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 ID4880723063
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100526000686
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

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 problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
25 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00909 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

DR. CARLOS RUBEN DIAZ MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIFICIO PAVIA II, SUITE 102
SANTURCE, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 721-0525
DR. MARIA ELISA BALLESTER MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIFICIO PAVIA II SUITE 101
SANTURCE, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 725-2222
ELADIO PEREZ CRUZ MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, STE 103
SAN JUAN, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 722-1717
CARLOS R DIAZ VELEZ MD CSP
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIFICIO PAVIA II SUITE 102
SANTURCE, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 721-0525
MEDICAL LOGISTICS SERVICES
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, SUITE 101
SAN JUAN, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 370-3104

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 Gallardo Mendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Gallardo Mendez is 1255318812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 26, 2005.

Where is Rafael Gallardo Mendez located?

Rafael Gallardo Mendez practices at 1449 Calle Americo Salas Edif. Pavia II, Suite 203, San Juan, PR 00909. The listed phone number is (787) 725-6001.

What is Rafael Gallardo Mendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Rafael Gallardo Mendez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Gallardo Mendez 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Gallardo Mendez was last updated on September 12, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.