Physician Profile
Rafael E. Rodriguez - Lopez, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez
Based in San Juan, PR, Rafael E. Rodriguez - Lopez, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows Rafael provided 126 services to 102 patients. 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, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and 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. NPI 1275530743 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 763-1025
- Email not available
Practice Locations
735 AVE PONCE DE LEON TORRE MEDICA AUXILIO MUTUO SUITE 816
San Juan, PR 00918
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
126 services · 102 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
62 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
29 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| 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 |
24 | 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.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Other gastroenterologists in San Juan 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez specialize in?
Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez is a gastroenterologist in San Juan, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez located?
Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez is listed at 735 Ave Ponce de Leon Torre Medica Auxilio Mutuo Suite 816, San Juan, PR 00918. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez's phone number?
The number on file is (787) 763-1025. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez?
Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez's National Provider Identifier is 1275530743. 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 Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez go to medical school?
Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez have?
Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez performs procedures including diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rodriguez - Lopez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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