Dr. Jose A Mercado Montalvo is a pulmonologist in Rio Piedras. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Dr. Mercado Montalvo has one office in Puerto Rico where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Mercado Montalvo may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Mercado Montalvo provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Mercado Montalvo may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Mercado Montalvo specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Mercado Montalvo can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Mercado Montalvo, but only those who participate in Medicare.