Dr. Carlos Otero

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carlos Otero, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Damas Inc, Hospital San Cristobal, San Luke's Memorial Hospital Inc. Dr. Carlos Otero also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Arist Medical Sciences University Public Benefit Corporation. Dr. Carlos Otero accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 259-3574 to request Dr. Carlos Otero the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2225 Ponce By Pass Edificio Parra
Suite 305
Ponce, PR 00717-1321

Phone 1: (787) 259-3574


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carlos Otero
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0446407605
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

  • Neurology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 38 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. Carlos Otero attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1598840902
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 9, 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. Carlos Otero

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carlos Otero has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 38 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    A neurologist, child neurologists or psychiatrist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Arist Medical Sciences University Public Benefit Corporation


Practice Locations

2225 Ponce By Pass Edificio Parra
Suite 305
Ponce, PR 00717-1321

Phone: (787) 259-3574
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


2225 Ponce Byp
Ponce, PR 00717-1321
Phone: (787) 259-3574
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


396 Calle Dr Luis F Salas
Ponce, PR 00716
Phone: (787) 840-0052
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, March 9, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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