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- 8159 Calle Concordia, Ponce, PR 00717
About Dr. Chaves
German Chaves, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Ponce, PR specializing in diagnostic radiology. German trained at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina, graduating in 1981. Medicare claims data shows German provided 482 services to 463 patients. The services billed most often include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1851393219.
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) 259-8303
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8159 CALLE CONCORDIA
Ponce, PR 00717
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
482 services · 463 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
102 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
57 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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.
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 radiologists in Ponce 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is German Chaves's specialty?
German Chaves is a radiologist in Ponce, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find German Chaves?
German Chaves is listed at 8159 Calle Concordia, Ponce, PR 00717. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact German Chaves?
The number on file is (787) 259-8303. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for German Chaves?
German Chaves's National Provider Identifier is 1851393219. 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 German Chaves's education?
German Chaves attended University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does German Chaves have?
German Chaves has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is German Chaves known for?
According to Medicare billing data, German Chaves performs imaging including dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is German Chaves's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by German Chaves. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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