Dr. Carlos R Benitez Colon
Internal Medicine in Bayamón, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Carlos R Benitez Colon, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Asociacion Hospital Del Maestro Inc, Hospital Universitario Dr Ruiz Arnau. Dr. Carlos R Benitez Colon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Universidad Central Del Caribe, Inc.. Dr. Carlos R Benitez Colon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Carlos R Benitez Colon at Ave Laurel to request Dr. Carlos R Benitez Colon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Carlos R Benitez Colon |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1658474390 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 42 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Carlos R Benitez Colon graduated from medical school in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1437195005
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Carlos R Benitez Colon
Medical Licenses
Dr. Carlos R Benitez Colon has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.
| 11575 | Puerto Rico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Bayamón, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Universidad Central Del Caribe, Inc. | 5 |
Practice Locations
Ave Laurel
Bayamón, PR 00956-6931
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, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, March 22, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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