Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jose Carro Soto, MD
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Arecibo, PR
- NPI 1477534790
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
Avenida Miramar 540, Ste 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-3892 - Mailing address
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Po Box 9924 Cotto Station
Arecibo, PR 006139924
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 9, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Puerto Rico #8910
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477534790. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
205
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$11,502
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92202 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 93 | 68 | $15 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 86 | 57 | $90 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 15 | 15 | $112 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 11 | 11 | $62 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Arecibo Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$382
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphatec Spine, INC | 1 | $283.37 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $51.93 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $46.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,368
Patients
1,392
Total drug cost
$334,782
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 1,856 | 276 | $20,043 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 485 | 126 | $12,675 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 476 | 208 | $18,511 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 446 | 69 | $110,227 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 400 | 172 | $6,600 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 277 | 48 | $2,298 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 238 | 41 | $3,376 |
| Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) | Brand | 212 | 41 | $45,088 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | Generic | 188 | 83 | $3,676 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 176 | 86 | $3,211 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jose Carro Soto's medical specialty?
Dr. Jose Carro Soto practices Ophthalmology Physician in Arecibo, PR.
Where does Dr. Jose Carro Soto practice?
Dr. Jose Carro Soto practices at Avenida Miramar 540, Arecibo, PR 00612. Office phone: 7878793892.
What is Dr. Jose Carro Soto's NPI?
Dr. Jose Carro Soto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477534790, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jose Carro Soto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jose Carro Soto accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jose Carro Soto commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (HCPCS 92202); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.