Dr. Edgardo Tarafa

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Edgardo Tarafa, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Manatí, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Hima-San Pablo Bayamon, Manati Medical Center Dr Otero Lopez, Doctors' Center Hospital Inc. Dr. Edgardo Tarafa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 621-3700 to request Dr. Edgardo Tarafa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Manati Medical Center
Suite 103
Manatí, PR 00674

Phone 1: (787) 621-3700


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Edgardo Tarafa
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9638120454
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 25 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Edgardo Tarafa graduated from medical school in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1689735524
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, May 5, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Edgardo Tarafa

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Edgardo Tarafa has been primarily specialized in Personal Emergency Response Attendant for over 25 years of experience.
  • Emergency Medical Service Providers / Personal Emergency Response Attendant
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    Personal Emergency Response Attendant
    Individuals that are specially trained to assist patients living at home with urgent/emergent situations. These individuals must be able to perform CPR and basic first aid and have sufficient counseling skills to allay fears and assist in working through processes necessary to resolve the crisis. Functions may include transportation to various facilities and businesses, contacting agencies to initiate remediation service or providing reassurance.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

Manati Medical Center
Suite 103
Manatí, PR 00674

Phone: (787) 621-3700
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


Manati Medical Ctr
Manatí, PR 67400-01
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, May 5, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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