RAFAEL ANTONIO PORTELA-COLON MD
NPI 1922508977
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Hershey, PA
NPI Status: Active since February 16, 2018
Contact Information
1150 COCOA AVE
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033
Phone: (717) 531-6015
Fax: (717) 531-0140
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- PECOS Enrolled
About RAFAEL PORTELA-COLON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rafael Portela-colon, an internist established in Hershey, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1922508977 assigned on February 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number MD489615 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated June 2025.
- NPI
- 1922508977
- Provider Name
- RAFAEL ANTONIO PORTELA-COLON MD
- Other Name
- RAFAEL ANTONIO VICENTE PORTELA COLON MD
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033
- Location Phone
- (717) 531-6015
- Location Fax
- (717) 531-0140
- Mailing Address
- 500 UNIVERSITY DR MC CA410 HERSHEY, PA 17033
- Mailing Phone
- (717) 531-5208
- Mailing Fax
- (717) 531-0140
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 02-16-2018
- Last Update Date
- 06-03-2025
- Code Navigator
An internist like Rafael Portela-colon is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(787) 232-9826
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Nephrology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RN0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD489615
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Rafael Portela-colon is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 17033 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.34
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.58
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $96.82
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.2
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 14 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 63 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 63 = 7 | 7 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1922508977 is valid because the calculated check digit 7 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 18 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1558434944 | SUSAN F BORYS MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (800) 243-1455 |
| 1972823557 | LAURIE S NELSON MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (800) 243-1455 |
| 1679531016 | DR. DAVID P. BRADLEY M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism) | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1245289792 | MICHAEL J GREEN MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1306227871 | HANNAH CATHERINE WENGER M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1932816972 | MRS. AMY ELIZABETH HOFFMAN Individual | Nurse Practitioner | 1150 COCOA AVE 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1497255780 | AIDALIZ LLORENS BONILLA MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism) | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1356662795 | DR. PAUL NELSON WILLIAMS M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1225789415 | SUZANNE MOORE FIRESTONE CRNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health) | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1417938291 | INGINIA GENAO MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1396976114 | AZRA IRFAN SHAIKH MBBS Individual | Internal Medicine | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (410) 350-5066 |
| 1528550365 | CEMRE CAVUSOGLU Individual | Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine) | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1659064350 | KYLE R THOMAS PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1205622792 | MONIQUE DRAYER BSN, RN Individual | Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator) | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1033906789 | ELIZABETH NETZNIK BSN, RN Individual | Registered Nurse | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-0003 |
| 1407643554 | DR. KAREN D. COCKLEY LDN, RD, PHD Individual | Dietitian, Registered | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 802-7640 |
| 1538790282 | THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER - PHYSICIANS GROUP Organization | Internal Medicine (Addiction Medicine) | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
| 1972496693 | RILEY JOHN GERBER PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 1150 COCOA AVE HERSHEY, PA 17033 (717) 531-6015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1922508977, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on February 16, 2018
The provider is located at 1150 Cocoa Ave Hershey, Pa 17033 and the phone number is (717) 531-6015
The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X with a focus in Nephrology
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $126.34 with an average copayment of $31.58 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $96.82 and an average copayment of 24.2. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
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