Physician Profile
Michael J. Arruza Elias, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Arruza Elias
Michael J. Arruza Elias, MD is a healthcare provider in Caguas, PR specializing in otolaryngology. Michael trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Michael is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 184 services to 166 patients. 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, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861473837.
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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) 286-1225
- Email not available
Practice Locations
SEGUNDO NIVEL OFICINA #203 LAS CATALINAS CINEMAS
Caguas, PR 00725
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
184 services · 166 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92588 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing test | Treatment | 92570 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess defects in adaption to sounds | Treatment | 92563 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 7
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Arruza Elias's specialty?
Dr. Arruza Elias is an ENT doctor in Caguas, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Arruza Elias?
Dr. Arruza Elias is listed at Segundo Nivel Oficina #203 Las Catalinas Cinemas, Caguas, PR 00725. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Arruza Elias?
The number on file is (787) 286-1225. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Arruza Elias?
Dr. Arruza Elias's National Provider Identifier is 1861473837. 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 Dr. Arruza Elias's medical education?
Dr. Arruza Elias attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Arruza Elias have?
Dr. Arruza Elias has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Arruza Elias known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Arruza Elias performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report and comprehensive hearing test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Arruza Elias's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Arruza Elias. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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