Dr. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado
Neurosurgery in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 36+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Admin De Servicios Medicos Puerto Ric, Hospital Universitario De Adulto. Dr. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Recinto De Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 758-7910 to request Dr. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6204015670 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own 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
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
- Interventional Radiology
Experience
- Over 36 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. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1988.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1982633210
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, May 20, 2012
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 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 - 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. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rafael M.D Rodriguez-Mercado has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 36 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| 10563 | Puerto Rico |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| 198236 | New York |
- Radiology / Neuroradiology
click for detail Neuroradiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
| 198236 | New York |
- Radiology / Neuroradiology
click for detail Neuroradiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
| 10563 | Puerto Rico |
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
click for detail Vascular & Interventional Radiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
| 198236 | New York |
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
click for detail Vascular & Interventional Radiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
| 10563 | Puerto Rico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Río Piedras, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Recinto De Ciencias Medicas
| Recinto De Ciencias Medicas | 211 |
Practice Locations
Centro Comercia Reparto Metr
Río Piedras, PR 00921
Phone: (787) 758-7910
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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