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Hector R Nava, MD
Surgery Physician in Buffalo, NY · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1295726990
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Hector R Nava
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY, 14263
Phone (716) 845-2300
Fax (716) 845-2320
Enumeration date Nov 2, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Oct 25, 2013
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Hector Nava?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Hector Nava is 1295726990, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Hector Nava practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Buffalo, NY. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-10-25.