Dr. Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas
Geriatric Medicine in Carolina, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Carolina, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 757-6545 to request Dr. Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4880881895 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 41 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. Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1730176595
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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.
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EHR - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas
Medical Licenses
Dr. Luz Maria Acevedo-Vargas has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| 8710 | Puerto Rico |
Practice Locations
D22 Calle Yunquesito
Urb Lomas De Carolina
Carolina, PR 00987-8008
Phone: (787) 757-6545
Fax: (787) 757-7820
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
Tuesday, September 14, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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