Dr. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas
Ophthalmology in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 28+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Upr Dr Federico Trilla. Dr. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ctro Diagnostioftalmolog, Recinto De Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas at Suite Centro Comercial Reparto Met 200 to request Dr. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Vanessa Cruz-Villegas |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
7012801418 |
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
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 28 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. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1578614319
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
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. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas
Medical Licenses
Dr. Vanessa Cruz-Villegas has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 28 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| 13260 | Puerto Rico |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Carolina, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Ctro Diagnostioftalmolog | 2 |
- Recinto De Ciencias Medicas
| Recinto De Ciencias Medicas | 211 |
Practice Locations
Suite Centro Comercial Reparto Met
200
Río Piedras, PR 921
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
Thursday, April 24, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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