Dr. Victor J Cardona Velez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Victor J Cardona Velez, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Universitario De Adulto. Dr. Victor J Cardona Velez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Recinto De Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Victor J Cardona Velez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 758-7910 to request Dr. Victor J Cardona Velez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Suite Centro Comercial Reparto Met
Río Piedras, PR 00921

Phone 1: (787) 758-7910
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Victor J Cardona Velez
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9830083781
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Anesthesiology

Experience

  • Over 32 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. Victor J Cardona Velez graduated from medical school in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1528020419
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 20, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Victor J Cardona Velez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Victor J Cardona Velez has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 32 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Recinto De Ciencias Medicas


Practice Locations

Suite Centro Comercial Reparto Met
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


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 Thursday, January 20, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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