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Neurology

Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero, MD

Works at hospitals in Caguas, PR · Cayey, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero, MD is a neurologist at Ave Americo Miranda, Centro Comercia Reparto Metropolitano Suite, Rio Piedras, PR 00921. Phone: (787) 758-7910. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero had 32 Original Medicare patients and 56 services. NPI 1548592744. 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.

  • Specialty: Neurologist (Medicare lists Neurology)
  • Address: Ave Americo Miranda, Centro Comercia Reparto Metropolitano Suite, Rio Piedras, PR 00921 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (787) 758‑7910
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hospital Menonita Caguas Inc, Hospital Menonita de Cayey
  • Group practice: Recinto de Ciencias Medicas
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero, 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 J. Lopez-Baquero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero 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 J. Lopez-Baquero see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 56 services for Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero's NPI number?
1548592744. 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 J. Lopez-Baquero, 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 patients32
Services billed to Medicare56
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)21 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 pressure69%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Diabetes47%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia41%

Hospitals where Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero 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 J. Lopez-Baquero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rafael J. Lopez-Baquero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Recinto de Ciencias Medicas247 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in Puerto Rico →

Other neurologists in Rio Piedras

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

All neurologists in Rio Piedras →

Other clinicians in Recinto de Ciencias Medicas

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548592744
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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. 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