Dr. Karina Mendez Vargas

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karina Mendez Vargas, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Providence Memorial Hospital, Sierra Medical Center, Sierra Providence East Medical Center. Dr. Karina Mendez Vargas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 731-4949 to request Dr. Karina Mendez Vargas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Plaza Guaynabo Shopping Mall
Suite 201
Guaynabo, PR 00969

Phone 1: (787) 731-4949

Fax: (787) 708-6651


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karina Mendez Vargas
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5395050785
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

  • Neurology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 15 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. Karina Mendez Vargas attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1386879500
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 18, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 17, 2015

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. Karina Mendez Vargas

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karina Mendez Vargas has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 15 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

Plaza Guaynabo Shopping Mall
Suite 201
Guaynabo, PR 00969

Phone: (787) 731-4949
Fax: (787) 708-6651
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 Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, June 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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