Dr. Maria E Ballester
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Maria E Ballester, MD, is a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation specialist in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Pavia Santurce, Presbyterian Community Hosp. Dr. Maria E Ballester accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 725-2222 to request Dr. Maria E Ballester the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Maria E Ballester |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
3678722550 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns 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
- Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 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. Maria E Ballester attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1164649554
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 19, 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. Maria E Ballester
Medical Licenses
Dr. Maria E Ballester has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 9839 | Puerto Rico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hospital Pavia Santurce | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
1449 Calle Americo Salas
San Juan, PR 00909-2104
Phone: (787) 725-2222
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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