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DR. JOSE ANTONIO CARRO SOTO MD
NPI 1477534790
Ophthalmology in Arecibo, PR

Active since November 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 40D2072245 · Waiver
AVENIDA MIRAMAR 540, STE 5, ARECIBO, PR 00612(787) 879-3892 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Jose Antonio Carro Soto Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSE ANTONIO CARRO SOTO MD (NPI 1477534790) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (8910) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 27, 2028, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477534790
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE ANTONIO CARRO SOTOCredential: MD
Location AddressAVENIDA MIRAMAR 540, STE 5Arecibo, PR 00612
Mailing AddressPo Box 9924 Cotto StationArecibo, PR 00613-9924 · (787) 879-3892 · Fax (787) 816-7353
Phone(787) 879-3892
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2010
✔ NPI 1477534790 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 8910
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
AVENIDA MIRAMAR 540, Arecibo, PR 00612
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified82941
Medicare UPINF32827

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. Jose Antonio Carro Soto Md 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 ID9133315385
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101130000555
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 40D2072245

Jose A Carro Soto-Oftalmologo · Arecibo, PR
Active · expires Jan 27, 2028
CLIA Number40D2072245
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 27, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Jos A. Carro-Soto
Laboratory Phone(787) 879-3892
Laboratory LocationJose A Carro Soto-OftalmologoAve Miramar 540, Suite #5, Arecibo, PR 00612
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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.

Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 92202
This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, focusing on the optic nerve, a crucial component for vision. A drawing or map of the optic nerve is created to help track any changes over time. This can help detect eye diseases early.
72 services61 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
63 services51 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00612 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.

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 Jose Carro Soto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Carro Soto is 1477534790. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Where is Jose Carro Soto located?

Jose Carro Soto practices at Avenida Miramar 540 Ste 5, Arecibo, PR 00612. The listed phone number is (787) 879-3892.

What is Jose Carro Soto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Jose Carro Soto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Carro Soto 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.

Does Jose Carro Soto hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 40D2072245) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 27, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Carro Soto was last updated on September 9, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.