RAQUEL ELIZABETH CANDAL MD
NPI 1558998286
Surgery in Tampa, FL

Active since March 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, TAMPA, FL 33606(813) 821-8038 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2025, Nov 17, 2025, May 27, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Raquel Elizabeth Candal Md NPPES

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

RAQUEL ELIZABETH CANDAL MD (NPI 1558998286) is an individual surgery provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME174785) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558998286
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRAQUEL ELIZABETH CANDALCredential: MD
Location Address2 TAMPA GENERAL CIRTampa, FL 33606-3571
Mailing AddressPo Box 917770Orlando, FL 32891-0001 · (813) 821-8038
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2025
NPI 1558998286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses Licensed in FL · ME174785 Licensed in LA · 323288
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, Tampa, FL 33606

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11501 Kings Hwy # SurgeryShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · Phone (318) 626-0617

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid127259500FL
OtherRFSQXFL · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Raquel Elizabeth Candal 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 ID1456866540
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250716003983
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33606 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 20

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

Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 2ND FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 6TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Advanced Practice Midwife
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, MDC 15
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 7TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Neurological Surgery
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 7TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 5075
TAMPA, FL 33606

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 Raquel Candal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raquel Candal is 1558998286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2020.

Where is Raquel Candal located?

Raquel Candal practices at 2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606. The listed phone number is (813) 821-8038.

What is Raquel Candal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Raquel Candal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Raquel Candal 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.

What insurance does Raquel Candal accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 3 other insurers list Raquel Candal 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.

Is Raquel Candal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Raquel Candal is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Raquel Candal was last updated on December 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.