Rafael A Lopez, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Montgomery, AL

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Rafael A Lopez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Montgomery Kidney Specialists Llp and his current practice location is 2034 Chestnut St, Montgomery, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 269-0212.

Rafael A Lopez is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 13799) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1700890936.

Contact Information

Rafael A Lopez, MD
2034 Chestnut St,
Montgomery, AL 36106-1111
(334) 269-0212
(334) 269-2144

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRafael A Lopez
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience46 Years
Location2034 Chestnut St, Montgomery, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Rafael A Lopez graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700890936
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880505338
  • Enrollment ID: I20110720000508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafael A Lopez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700890936NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 13799 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sapphire Community DialysisMontgomery, ALDialysis facility
Fresenius Medical Care Valley CreekSelma, ALDialysis facility
Fresenius Kidney Care Union SpringsUnion springs, ALDialysis facility
Fresenius Medical Care Of Dallas CountySelma, ALDialysis facility
Prattville Community DialysisPrattville, ALDialysis facility
Jackson Hospital & Clinic IncMontgomery, ALHospital
Baptist Medical Center SouthMontgomery, ALHospital
Prattville Baptist HospitalPrattville, ALHospital
Baptist Medical Center EastMontgomery, ALHospital
Community Hospital IncTallassee, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Montgomery Kidney Specialists Llp034522022410

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Rafael A Lopez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMontgomery Kidney Specialists LLP
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356452403
PECOS PAC ID: 0345220224
Enrollment ID: O20040721001413

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Rafael A Lopez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rafael A Lopez, MD
2034 Chestnut St,
Montgomery, AL 36106-1111

Ph: (334) 269-0212		Rafael A Lopez, MD
2034 Chestnut St,
Montgomery, AL 36106-1111

Ph: (334) 269-0212

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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