DR. RAFAEL E ROMEU DPM
NPI 1609895978
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in San Juan, PR
NPI Status: Active since July 18, 2006
Contact Information
1605 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 511
SAN JUAN, PR
ZIP 00909
Phone: (787) 723-1580
Fax: (787) 724-0304
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
- Foot Surgery
About RAFAEL ROMEU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rafael Romeu, a provider established in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609895978 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0131X with license number #0025 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1609895978
- Provider Name
- DR. RAFAEL E ROMEU DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1605 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 511 SAN JUAN, PR 00909
- Location Phone
- (787) 723-1580
- Location Fax
- (787) 724-0304
- Mailing Address
- 1605 AVE PONCE DE LEON COND SAN MARTIN STE 511 SAN JUAN, PR 00909
- Mailing Phone
- (787) 723-1580
- Mailing Fax
- (787) 724-0304
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-18-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-19-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Podiatrist Foot Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 213ES0131X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- #0025
- License State
- PR
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48018 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | PR | |
| T26837 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | PR |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail
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.
This service was performed 239 times for 90 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsThis is a procedure where a small skin growth on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet, measuring 0.5 cm or less, is carefully removed. The process involves shaving off the growth layer by layer to ensure complete removal. It's a safe and common practice.
This service was performed 34 times for 22 patientsThis procedure involves the gentle removal of the first nail from its bed, often due to injury or infection. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. The nail will gradually regrow over time.
This service was performed 41 times for 35 patientsReviews for DR. RAFAEL E ROMEU DPM
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1609895978, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609895978, enumerated as an "individual" on July 18, 2006.
The provider is located at 1605 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 511 SAN JUAN, PR 00909 and the phone number is (787) 723-1580.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0131X and a focus in Foot Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
