At a glance
- Plaza Bairoa, Pr-1 Calle Sakura, Ste 245, Caguas, PR 00725
About Dr. Fernandez Santos
Based in Caguas, PR, Carlos J. Fernandez Santos, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Carlos graduated from University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina in 2011. Carlos is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Carlos provided 628 services to 393 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and imaging of retina. NPI 1649566977 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 641-3030
- Email not available
Practice Locations
PLAZA BAIROA PR-1 CALLE SAKURA, STE 245
Caguas, PR 00725
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
628 services · 393 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
145 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
140 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
140 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Caguas 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Carlos J. Fernandez Santos's specialty?
Carlos J. Fernandez Santos is an eye doctor in Caguas, 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 Carlos J. Fernandez Santos?
Carlos J. Fernandez Santos is listed at Plaza Bairoa Pr-1 Calle Sakura, Ste 245, Caguas, PR 00725. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Carlos J. Fernandez Santos?
The number on file is (787) 641-3030. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carlos J. Fernandez Santos?
Carlos J. Fernandez Santos's National Provider Identifier is 1649566977. 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 Carlos J. Fernandez Santos's education?
Carlos J. Fernandez Santos attended University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carlos J. Fernandez Santos have?
Carlos J. Fernandez Santos has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Carlos J. Fernandez Santos known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Carlos J. Fernandez Santos performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Carlos J. Fernandez Santos's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carlos J. Fernandez Santos. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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