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- 11310 Ave. 65 Infanteria, Carr 3 Km 12.3, Carolina, PR 00985
About Dr. Rivera - Castro
Based in Carolina, PR, Angel Rivera - Castro, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Angel cared for 80 Medicare patients across 97 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1336153980 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (787) 769-2477
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
11310 AVE. 65 INFANTERIA CARR 3 KM 12.3
Carolina, PR 00985
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
97 services · 80 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Carolina 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Angel Rivera - Castro's specialty?
Angel Rivera - Castro is an eye doctor in Carolina, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Angel Rivera - Castro?
Angel Rivera - Castro is listed at 11310 Ave. 65 Infanteria Carr 3 Km 12.3, Carolina, PR 00985. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Angel Rivera - Castro?
The number on file is (787) 769-2477. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Angel Rivera - Castro's NPI number?
Angel Rivera - Castro's National Provider Identifier is 1336153980. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Angel Rivera - Castro's education?
Angel Rivera - Castro attended Other, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Angel Rivera - Castro been practicing?
Angel Rivera - Castro has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Angel Rivera - Castro known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Angel Rivera - Castro provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Angel Rivera - Castro confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Angel Rivera - Castro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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