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DR. CARMEN M SUAREZ-CASTRO O.D
NPI 1295816395
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in San Juan, PR

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
369 AVE DOMENECH, SAN JUAN, PR 00918(787) 754-0814(787) 756-5823 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Carmen M Suarez-castro O.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CARMEN M SUAREZ-CASTRO O.D (NPI 1295816395) is an individual low vision rehabilitation provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (193) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295816395
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WL0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARMEN M SUAREZ-CASTROCredential: O.D
Location Address369 AVE DOMENECHSan Juan, PR 00918-3708
Mailing AddressAve. Domenech 369Hato Rey, PR 00918 · (787) 754-0814 · Fax (787) 756-5823
Phone(787) 754-0814
Fax(787) 756-5823
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1295816395 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Low Vision RehabilitationEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WL0500X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 193
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
369 AVE DOMENECH, San Juan, PR 00918
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Other Identifiers 6

Other58033PR · Provider T-sss
Other077108PR · Provider Cruz Azul
Other624PR · Provider Cosvi
Other3465PR · Provider First Medical
Other9170025PR · Provider Humana Pr
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0058033PR · Provider

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carmen M Suarez-castro O.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264571504
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091130000519
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
45 services44 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
30 services27 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00918 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

OPTOMETRICS/PUERTO RICO LOW VISION CENTER, INC.
Clinic/Center
369 AVE DOMENECH
SAN JUAN, PR 00918
San Juan Municipio (787) 754-0814
MRS. VIRGINIA MARGARITA SANTIAGO MERCADO BSMT
Clinical Medical Laboratory
369 AVE DOMENECH
SAN JUAN, PR 00918
San Juan Municipio (787) 765-2556

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carmen Suarez-castro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carmen Suarez-castro is 1295816395. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Carmen Suarez-castro located?

Carmen Suarez-castro practices at 369 Ave Domenech, San Juan, PR 00918. The listed phone number is (787) 754-0814.

What is Carmen Suarez-castro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation, with taxonomy code 152WL0500X.

Is Carmen Suarez-castro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carmen Suarez-castro is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Carmen Suarez-castro accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Carmen Suarez-castro as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carmen Suarez-castro was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.