Dr. Maria E Ballester

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Maria E Ballester, MD, is a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation specialist in Santurce, 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.

Address: 1449 Calle Americo Salas
Edificio Pavia Ii Suite 101
Santurce, PR 00909-2100

Phone 1: (787) 725-2222

Fax: (787) 725-4450


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)
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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. 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

  • 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. Maria E Ballester

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Maria E Ballester has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Pavia Santurce


Practice Locations

1449 Calle Americo Salas
Edificio Pavia Ii Suite 101
Santurce, PR 00909-2100

Phone: (787) 725-2222
Fax: (787) 725-4450
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 Thursday, October 20, 2016, 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 Update Data guide.

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