LAURA E RODRIGUEZ RIVERA M.D.
NPI 1851656672
Surgery in Ponce, PR

Q: What is Laura Rodriguez Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Rodriguez Rivera is 1851656672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2012.

Q: What is Laura Rodriguez Rivera's specialty?

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

Active since July 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 723 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 259-3355(787) 844-3003 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Sep 11, 2017, Apr 14, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Laura E Rodriguez Rivera M.d. NPPES

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

LAURA E RODRIGUEZ RIVERA M.D. (NPI 1851656672) is an individual surgery provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (19591) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ii, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851656672

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA E RODRIGUEZ RIVERACredential: M.D.

Location Address909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 723 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCASPonce, PR 00716-4725

Mailing Address609 Tito Castro Ave, Suite 102 Pmb 370Ponce, PR 00716-0020 · (787) 259-3355

Phone(787) 259-3355

Fax(787) 844-3003

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1851656672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 19591

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.

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

Laura E Rodriguez Rivera 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 ID2062788458

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171031000697

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.

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number400044

Location917 Ave Tito CastroPonce, PR 00716 · Ponce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 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

$88.07 typical visit price

range $56.86 – $172.44

Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.11)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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 20

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

RAFAEL JOSE RIVERA

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCASSUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 651-1432

RRB HEART & VASCULAR PHYSICIANS, PSC

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 709-0791

ARGUELLO PLASTIC SURGERY LLC

Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 502
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 961-7050

SOUTHERN RETINA CONSULTANTS PSC

Ophthalmology

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 709
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 842-2512

DR. SANTIAGO BAEZ-TORRES M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 623
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 812-0909

ARIANA PEREZ-RIVERA

General Practice

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 712 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 813-0550

SOUTHERN HOSPITALIST SERVICES PSC

General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 609 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 844-9101

DR. SIGIFREDO MININO-CASTILLO M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, HOSPITAL SAN LUCAS DEPT TERAPIA FISICA
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 844-1110

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 Laura Rodriguez Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Rodriguez Rivera is 1851656672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2012.

Where is Laura Rodriguez Rivera located?

Laura Rodriguez Rivera practices at 909 Ave Tito Castro Suite 723 Torre Medica San Lucas, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 259-3355.

What is Laura Rodriguez Rivera's specialty?

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

Is Laura Rodriguez Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Rodriguez Rivera 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.

Is Laura Rodriguez Rivera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Rodriguez Rivera is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Rodriguez Rivera was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.