Dr. Angel Rivera Castro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Angel Rivera Castro, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Angel Rivera Castro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Instituto De Ojos Y Piel, Inc. Dr. Angel Rivera Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 769-2477 to request Dr. Angel Rivera Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 65 Infantery Ave
Road #3 Km 12.3
Carolina, PR 00985

Phone 1: (787) 769-2477

Fax: (787) 276-0065


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Angel Rivera Castro
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4789863176
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Angel Rivera Castro attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1336153980
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Angel Rivera Castro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Angel Rivera Castro has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 35 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Medical Group Practice

  • Instituto De Ojos Y Piel, Inc


Practice Locations

65 Infantery Ave
Road #3 Km 12.3
Carolina, PR 00985

Phone: (787) 769-2477
Fax: (787) 276-0065
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


Carretera
Carolina, PR 00986-0001
Phone: (809) 769-2477
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, January 12, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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