Physician Profile
Rafael Lastra, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lastra
Rafael Lastra, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Juan, PR specializing in cardiovascular disease. Rafael trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Rafael cared for 693 Medicare patients across 1,091 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (787) 764-6403
- Email not available
Practice Locations
TORRE AUXILIO MUTUO PONCE DE LEON AVE 735 SUITE 516
San Juan, PR 00917
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
Vascular and risk factors
Artery & vascular
Heart inflammation
Heart muscle
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart valves
Vascular disease
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office and noninvasive testing
Advanced imaging
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
Heart procedures
Heart rhythm procedures
Imaging
Implants
Recovery & rehabilitation
Vascular imaging
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,091 services · 693 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
271 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
93 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
582 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
76 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
28 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
27 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other cardiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other cardiologists in San Juan 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 7
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rafael Lastra?
Rafael Lastra is a cardiologist in San Juan, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Rafael Lastra's address?
Rafael Lastra is listed at Torre Auxilio Mutuo Ponce de Leon Ave 735 Suite 516, San Juan, PR 00917. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Lastra?
The number on file is (787) 764-6403. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Rafael Lastra's NPI number?
Rafael Lastra's National Provider Identifier is 1477550150. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Rafael Lastra train?
Rafael Lastra attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rafael Lastra been practicing?
Rafael Lastra has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rafael Lastra perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rafael Lastra provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Rafael Lastra confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rafael Lastra. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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