Dr. Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez. Dr. Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 210-4800 to request Dr. Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Condominio Santa Maria 139
Carr. 177 Apt. 606
San Juan, PR 00926

Phone 1: (787) 210-4800
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4688804214
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

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 20 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. Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225231541
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 20, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jose Esteban Torres-Palacios has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 20 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • 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.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

Condominio Santa Maria 139
Carr. 177 Apt. 606
San Juan, PR 00926

Phone: (787) 210-4800
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


150 Area Centro Medico
San Juan, PR 00921
Phone: 78776341491009
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 Monday, April 20, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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