Individual provider Active NPI

Abimael Rivera-Cruz, MD RPH

  • Dermatology Physician
  • Arecibo, PR
National Provider Identifier
1588839765
Registry record updated Jan 22, 2026
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Key facts

NPPES NPI Registry
Primary specialty
Dermatology PhysicianTaxonomy code 207N00000X
License
ME112838 Issued in FL
Practice address
Carr 653 KM 2.2
Sector Barranca
Arecibo, PR 00612
Phone
(787) 956-0020
NPI assigned
Apr 28, 2008
Sex
Male
Sole proprietor
Yes

NPPES NPI Registry

Updated by the provider on Jan 22, 2026

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Specialties & licenses 3

Specialty (taxonomy)CodeLicenseStatePrimary
Dermatology Physician 207N00000X 18797 PR
Dermatology Physician 207N00000X ME112838 FL Primary
Pharmacist 183500000X 5112 PR

Addresses

Primary practice location

Carr 653 KM 2.2
Sector Barranca
Arecibo, PR 00612

Mailing address

HC 5 Box 92257
Arecibo, PR 00612-9539
Phone (787) 956-0020

Medicare participation

Medicare enrollment files
Medicare fee-for-service enrollment
Enrolled in FL, PR2 enrollments
Eligible to order & refer
  • Part B services: Yes
  • Medical equipment: Yes
  • Home health: Yes
  • Power mobility devices: Yes
  • Hospice: Yes
Green means eligible to order or refer.

Enrollment records 2

Enrollment IDStateProvider typePAC IDDetails
I20131212001744 FL Practitioner - Dermatology 3274760525 Reassigns benefits to 1 organization
I20170427001174 PR Practitioner - Dermatology 3274760525 Reassigns benefits to 1 organization

Care Compare profile

Medicare Care Compare
Specialty
Dermatology
Education
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 2008
Medicare assignment
Accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full

Practice addresses (Care Compare)

Carr 651 KM 2
Arecibo, PR 00612
Phone (787) 956-2000

Procedures performed for Medicare patients

ProcedureNumber of procedures
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision1-10
Removal of skin lesions515
Removal of nail tissue1-10
Removal or shaving of skin growth23
Skin biopsy433

National Provider Directory

National Provider Directory
Medicare enrollment (NPD)
Enrolled
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine, Registered Pharmacist

State licenses

LicenseStateTypeSpecialty
5112PRMDPharmacist

Practice roles

OrganizationSpecialtyStatusNew patients
Arc Dermatology PLLC Current Accepting new patients
Arc Dermatology Dermatology CurrentSince Oct 18, 2016 Accepting new patients

Organizations & group practices 3

Organizations this provider is connected to: Medicare benefit reassignments (the organization bills Medicare for this provider’s services), Care Compare group memberships and National Provider Directory roles.

NPI Registry JSON

The complete NPPES record for this NPI in the NPI Registry API format.

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    "practiceLocations": [],
    "basic": {
        "last_name": "RIVERA-CRUZ",
        "first_name": "ABIMAEL",
        "credential": "MD RPH",
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        "sex": "M",
        "enumeration_date": "2008-04-28",
        "last_updated": "2026-01-22",
        "certification_date": "2026-01-22",
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}

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