RAFAEL ANTONIO PORTELA-COLON MD
NPI 1922508977
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Hershey, PA

Q: What is Rafael Portela-colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Portela-colon is 1922508977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2018. The provider is also known as Rafael Antonio Vicente Portela Colon MD.

Q: What is Rafael Portela-colon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since February 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1150 COCOA AVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-6015(717) 531-0140 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2025, Jul 17, 2023, Sep 30, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Rafael Antonio Portela-colon Md NPPES

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

RAFAEL ANTONIO PORTELA-COLON MD (NPI 1922508977) is an individual nephrology provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD489615) and active in the NPI registry since February 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hershey.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922508977

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameRAFAEL ANTONIO PORTELA-COLONCredential: MD

Location Address1150 COCOA AVEHershey, PA 17033-1712

Mailing Address500 University Dr Mc Ca410Hershey, PA 17033-2360 · (717) 531-5208 · Fax (717) 531-0119

Phone(717) 531-6015

Fax(717) 531-0140

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1922508977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD489615

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

1150 COCOA AVE, Hershey, PA 17033

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Rafael Antonio Vicente Portela Colon Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2391 · Phone (787) 232-9826

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

Rafael Antonio Portela-colon 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 ID1254758808

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250617000210

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 3

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

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Camp Hill, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390004

Location503 North 21st StreetCamp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County

Emergency services

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390067

Location409 South Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390256

Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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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.

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