Dr. Edwin Melendez Rios
Gastroenterology in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edwin Melendez Rios, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital. Dr. Edwin Melendez Rios accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 793-2462 to request Dr. Edwin Melendez Rios the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edwin Melendez Rios |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8628226610 |
| 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
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 49 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. Edwin Melendez Rios attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1467556159
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
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 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. Edwin Melendez Rios
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edwin Melendez Rios has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 49 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail Gastroenterology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
| 6744 | Puerto Rico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Auxilio Mutuo Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Practice Locations
1785 Carr
San Juan, PR 00921-3399
Phone: (787) 793-2462
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
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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