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Diagnostic Radiology

Fernando Descartes Soler, MD

Sees patients in Yauco, PR · Ponce, PR · Dorado, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Fernando Descartes Soler, MD is a radiologist at 14 Calle 25 De Julio, Yauco, PR 00698. Phone: (787) 492-0260. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Fernando Descartes Soler had 157 Original Medicare patients and 628 services. NPI 1336349190. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 14 Calle 25 De Julio, Yauco, PR 00698 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (787) 492‑0260
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Caribbean Imaging and Radiation Treatment Center Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Ponce School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Fernando Descartes Soler, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Fernando Descartes Soler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fernando Descartes Soler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Fernando Descartes Soler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 628 services for Fernando Descartes Soler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Fernando Descartes Soler's NPI number?
1336349190. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Fernando Descartes Soler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients157
Services billed to Medicare628
Different services or procedures62
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)22 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)15 services
  3. Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)13 services
  4. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)12 services
  5. Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (76700)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes59%
  • Arthritis37%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Osteoporosis24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Fernando Descartes Soler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Fernando Descartes Soler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Caribbean Imaging and Radiation Treatment Center Inc12 clinicians in the group
  • Advanced Radiology Imaging Services PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Puerto Rico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Caribbean Imaging and Radiation Treatment Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPonce School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336349190
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians