Dr. Ericka Rivera Castro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 44+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ericka Rivera Castro, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Ericka Rivera Castro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 769-1571 to request Dr. Ericka Rivera Castro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 826 Ave Molucas
Iturregui
San Juan, PR 00924

Phone 1: (787) 769-1571

Fax: (787) 257-6180
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ericka Rivera Castro
Professional Name Ericka Rivera Castro
Gender Female
PECOS ID 8022178870
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

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 44 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. Ericka Rivera Castro attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1003829789
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 14, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Ericka Rivera Castro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ericka Rivera Castro has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 44 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Practice Locations

826 Ave Molucas
Iturregui
San Juan, PR 00924

Phone: (787) 769-1571
Fax: (787) 257-6180
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


826 Ave Iturregui Molucas
San Juan, PR 00924
Phone: (787) 769-1571
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, May 27, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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