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Nephrology

Rafael Garcia Nieves, MD

Works at hospitals in Ponce, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Rafael Garcia Nieves, MD is a nephrologist at 501 Cotto Laurel Carr, Suite 506, Ponce, PR 00780. Phone: (787) 848-2100. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1497876916. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 501 Cotto Laurel Carr, Suite 506, Ponce, PR 00780 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (787) 848‑2100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
Call(787) 848‑2100 NPI Registry record Medicare profile

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael Garcia Nieves, 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.

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Quick answers

Does Rafael Garcia Nieves accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael Garcia Nieves 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.
What is Rafael Garcia Nieves's NPI number?
1497876916. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Rafael Garcia Nieves works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael Garcia Nieves 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 Garcia Nieves is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Ponce

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497876916
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians