Dr. Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta
Internal Medicine in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Menonita De Cayey, Metropolitan Hospital. Dr. Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 831-3130 to request Dr. Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
3173681368 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 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. Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta graduated from medical school in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1558350355
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 14, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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. Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta
Medical Licenses
Dr. Mercedes Pichardo-Acosta has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- 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.
| 11618 | Puerto Rico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cayey, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Practice Locations
Calle De Diego 14 Este
Mayagüez, PR 00680
Phone: (787) 831-3130
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, January 18, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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