Physician Profile
Luis M. Montalvo, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Montalvo
Based in Arecibo, PR, Luis M. Montalvo, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Luis provided 135 services to 112 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1376639575 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) 878-2758
- Email not available
Practice Locations
404 DEDIEGO AVE
Arecibo, PR 00612
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
135 services · 112 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | 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 in Arecibo 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
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 does Dr. Montalvo specialize in?
Dr. Montalvo is an eye doctor in Arecibo, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Montalvo located?
Dr. Montalvo is listed at 404 Dediego Ave, Arecibo, PR 00612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Montalvo's phone number?
The number on file is (787) 878-2758. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Montalvo?
Dr. Montalvo's National Provider Identifier is 1376639575. 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
Where did Dr. Montalvo go to medical school?
Dr. Montalvo attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Montalvo have?
Dr. Montalvo has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Montalvo do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Montalvo performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Montalvo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Montalvo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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