Physician Profile
Rafael A. Martir-Guevara, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Martir-Guevara
Rafael A. Martir-Guevara, M.D practices gastroenterology in Ponce, PR. Rafael is a 1980 graduate of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508996562.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 844-1244
- Email not available
Practice Locations
SANTA MARIA MEDICAL 450 CALLE FERROCARRIL, STE. 210
Ponce, PR 00717
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Common questions
What is Rafael A. Martir-Guevara's specialty?
Rafael A. Martir-Guevara is a gastroenterologist in Ponce, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rafael A. Martir-Guevara?
Rafael A. Martir-Guevara is listed at Santa Maria Medical 450 Calle Ferrocarril, Ste. 210, Ponce, PR 00717. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rafael A. Martir-Guevara?
The number on file is (787) 844-1244. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Rafael A. Martir-Guevara's NPI number?
Rafael A. Martir-Guevara's National Provider Identifier is 1508996562. 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
What is Rafael A. Martir-Guevara's education?
Rafael A. Martir-Guevara attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rafael A. Martir-Guevara been practicing?
Rafael A. Martir-Guevara has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rafael A. Martir-Guevara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rafael A. Martir-Guevara the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Rafael A. Martir-Guevara confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rafael A. Martir-Guevara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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