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- 525 Ave Fd Roosevelt, Torre de Plaza ; Suite 705, San Juan, PR 00918
About Dr. Taboas
Rafael A. Taboas, M.D. practices ophthalmology in San Juan, PR. Rafael is a 1982 graduate of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Rafael provided 3,338 services to 512 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of the retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467415653.
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) 767-0599
- Email not available
Practice Locations
525 AVE FD ROOSEVELT TORRE DE PLAZA ; SUITE 705
San Juan, PR 00918
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,338 services · 512 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
76 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
189 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
80 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
61 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 4
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 eye doctors in San Juan 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Rafael A. Taboas's specialty?
Rafael A. Taboas is an eye doctor in San Juan, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rafael A. Taboas?
Rafael A. Taboas is listed at 525 Ave Fd Roosevelt Torre de Plaza ; Suite 705, San Juan, PR 00918. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rafael A. Taboas?
The number on file is (787) 767-0599. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rafael A. Taboas?
Rafael A. Taboas's National Provider Identifier is 1467415653. 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. Taboas's education?
Rafael A. Taboas attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rafael A. Taboas have?
Rafael A. Taboas has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rafael A. Taboas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rafael A. Taboas performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Rafael A. Taboas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rafael A. Taboas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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