Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Bayamon, PR Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Jose R Rodriguez-vega, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 70 Calle Santa Cruz, Bayamon, PR 00961
Phone: 787-620-4763    Fax: 787-288-2301
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Dr. Orlando R Lopez De Victoria Rivera, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Bayamon Medical Plz, Suite 710, Bayamon, PR 00959
Phone: 787-740-4740    Fax: 787-269-6067

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery): A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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