Physician Profile
Francisco J. Carlos, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carlos
Based in San Juan, PR, Francisco J. Carlos, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Francisco graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, Francisco cared for 55 Medicare patients across 91 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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) 771-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
735 PONCE DE LEON AVE SUITE 801
San Juan, PR 00917
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
91 services · 55 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 | Less often than most peers in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
63 | As often as other peers in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Class of 1981 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Francisco J. Carlos's specialty?
Francisco J. Carlos is an orthopedic surgeon in San Juan, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Francisco J. Carlos?
Francisco J. Carlos is listed at 735 Ponce de Leon Ave Suite 801, San Juan, PR 00917. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Francisco J. Carlos?
The number on file is (787) 771-1000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Francisco J. Carlos's NPI number?
Francisco J. Carlos's National Provider Identifier is 1306813530. 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 Francisco J. Carlos's education?
Francisco J. Carlos attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Francisco J. Carlos been practicing?
Francisco J. Carlos has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Francisco J. Carlos known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Francisco J. Carlos performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Francisco J. Carlos confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Francisco J. Carlos. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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