Dr. Rodolfo Colaco
General Surgery in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rodolfo Colaco, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rodolfo Colaco accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (908) 353-4177 to request Dr. Rodolfo Colaco the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Rodolfo Colaco |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8426172750 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
- General Practice
Experience
- Over 50 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. Rodolfo Colaco graduated from medical school in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1912964537
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 28, 2010
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 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. Rodolfo Colaco
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rodolfo Colaco has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 50 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 25MA04519200 | New Jersey |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 25MA04519200 | New Jersey |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 25MA04519200 | New Jersey |
- Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
click for detail Surgery of the Hand A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
| 25MA04519200 | New Jersey |
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery
click for detail Vascular Surgery A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
| 25MA04519200 | New Jersey |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
click for detail Colon & Rectal Surgery A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
| 25MA04519200 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Elizabeth, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
431 Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208-1578
Phone: (908) 353-4177
Fax: (908) 353-7201
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
Monday, June 28, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Rodolfo Colaco [NPI: 1912964537]General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), General Practice