RIO GRANDE DERMATOLOGY, PC
NPI 1497910848
Dermatology in Albuquerque, NM

Active since July 25, 2008CLIA 32D1091841 · Certificate of Compliance
4545 ALAMEDA BLVD NE, SUITE G, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113(505) 896-2900(505) 938-4198 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Rio Grande Dermatology, Pc NPPES

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

RIO GRANDE DERMATOLOGY, PC (NPI 1497910848) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Albuquerque, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through April 29, 2028 and lists Francine O Montano, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497910848
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameRIO GRANDE DERMATOLOGY, PC
Location Address4545 ALAMEDA BLVD NE, SUITE GAlbuquerque, NM 87113-1591
Mailing Address4545 Alameda Blvd Ne, Suite GAlbuquerque, NM 87113-1591 · (505) 896-2900 · Fax (505) 938-4198
Fax(505) 938-4198
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialFrancine O MontanoPractice Manager · (505) 896-2900
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 2015
✔ NPI 1497910848 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · 20020450✔ Licensed in NM · 20050405
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
4545 ALAMEDA BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare PIN343618003NM
Medicare UPINH81078NM
Medicaid47235306NM
Medicare PIN342418100NM
Medicare UPINH77437NM
Medicaid76659755NM

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rio Grande Dermatology, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rio Grande Dermatology, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Dermatology
NPI 1629203468
4545 ALAMEDA BLVD NE SUITE G
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 896-2900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1811935984
2220 GRANDE BLVD SE STE B
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-2900
✔ PECOS4.6 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1003831595
10151 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE BLDG 1 SUITE A
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 855-5503
✔ PECOS5.3 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1720320385
7575 SAN FELIPE ST STE 300
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 952-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare748 mi
Dermatology
NPI 1659938678
1633 N CAPITOL AVE STE 640
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 962-8881
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,164 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 32D1091841

Rio Grande Dermatology · Albuquerque, NM
Active · expires Apr 29, 2028
CLIA Number32D1091841
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 30, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 29, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Iona E. Chapman
Laboratory Phone(505) 896-2900
Laboratory LocationRio Grande Dermatology4505 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Rio Grande Dermatology, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rio Grande Dermatology, PC is 1497910848. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2008.

Where is Rio Grande Dermatology, PC located?

Rio Grande Dermatology, PC is located at 4545 Alameda Blvd NE Suite G, Albuquerque, NM 87113. The listed phone number is (505) 896-2900.

What is Rio Grande Dermatology, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Rio Grande Dermatology, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rio Grande Dermatology, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rio Grande Dermatology, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians, all in Dermatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Rio Grande Dermatology, PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rio Grande Dermatology, PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 32D1091841) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 29, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rio Grande Dermatology, PC was last updated on February 5, 2015. 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.