Dr. Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez, MD, is a General Practice specialist in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in General Practice. Dr. Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 817-3643 to request Dr. Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Carr. 651 K.M. 1.7
Bo. Hato Arriba, Sector Juncos
Arecibo, PR 00612

Phone 1: (787) 817-3643

Fax: (787) 817-3643
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez
Gender Female
PECOS ID 4981748654
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

  • General Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez graduated from medical school in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1114251345
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, September 21, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 13, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carmen Lydia Castro-Velez has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 20 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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Practice Locations

Carr. 651 K.M. 1.7
Bo. Hato Arriba, Sector Juncos
Arecibo, PR 00612

Phone: (787) 817-3643
Fax: (787) 817-3643
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


Carr 651
Arecibo, PR 612
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, February 13, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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