Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Gastroenterology

Rafael Rodriguez Lopez, MD

Works at hospitals in Rio Piedras, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Rafael Rodriguez Lopez, MD is a gastroenterologist at Torre Medica Auxilio Mutuo, 735 Suite 816, San Juan, PR 00917. Phone: (787) 763-1025. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rafael Rodriguez Lopez had 64 Original Medicare patients and 162 services. NPI 1275530743. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael Rodriguez Lopez, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does Rafael Rodriguez Lopez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael Rodriguez Lopez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Rafael Rodriguez Lopez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 162 services for Rafael Rodriguez Lopez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rafael Rodriguez Lopez's NPI number?
1275530743. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Rafael Rodriguez Lopez, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients64
Services billed to Medicare162
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)29 services
  3. 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 monito (G0500)24 services
  4. Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)11 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes67%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Rafael Rodriguez Lopez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael Rodriguez Lopez at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rafael Rodriguez Lopez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Puerto Rico →

Other gastroenterologists in San Juan

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in San Juan →

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275530743
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.

Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians