Dr. Zilkia Ortega
Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional in Carolina, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 51+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Zilkia Ortega, RD,MPH,LND, is a Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional specialist in Carolina, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1974, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional. Dr. Zilkia Ortega accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 757-2550 to request Dr. Zilkia Ortega the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Zilkia Ortega |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
3870661853 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own 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
- Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 51 years of diverse experience
Credentials
Education and Training
- Dr. Zilkia Ortega attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1992953020
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 9, 2009
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 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 - 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. Zilkia Ortega
Medical Licenses
Dr. Zilkia Ortega has been primarily specialized in Dietitian, Registered for over 51 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers / Dietitian, Registered
click for detail Dietitian, Registered A registered dietician (RD) is a food and nutrition expert who has successfully completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work approved by The American Dietetic Association (ADA); an ADA-accredited or approved, supervised practice program, typically 6 to 12 months in length; a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; and continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
| 341 | Puerto Rico |
- Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers / Dietary Manager
click for detail Dietary Manager A dietary manager is a trained food services professional who is charged with maintaining cost/profit objectives, purchasing foods and services for the department and supervising staff.. Dietary managers are trained to understand the basic nutritional needs of clients and work in partnership with dietitians, who offer specialized nutritional expertise. The CDM certified dietary manager designation is an advanced professional credential awarded to dietary managers who have completed specific course work, have passed the national credentialing exams (including a sanitation and safety exam) and have applied for certification.
| 341 | Puerto Rico |
- Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers / Nutritionist
click for detail Nutritionist A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.
| 341 | Puerto Rico |
- Nutritionist / Nutrition, Education
| 341 | Puerto Rico |
- Dietitian, Registered / Nutrition, Pediatric
| 341 | Puerto Rico |
- Dietitian, Registered / Nutrition, Renal
| 341 | Puerto Rico |
- Dietitian, Registered / Nutrition, Metabolic
| 341 | Puerto Rico |
Practice Locations
Ave Monserrate #Ba-14
Valle Arriba Heights
Carolina, PR 00985-5444
Phone: (787) 757-2550
Fax: (787) 762-2425
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
Ba-14 Monserrate
Carolina, PR 00983
Phone: (787) 757-2550
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 physician 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
Monday, March 9, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Zilkia Ortega [NPI: 1992953020]Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional