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Breast Cancer Score
15 providers and 6 facilities are within reach of ZIP 00631. 97% of residents have health coverage. Limited access—significant gaps in provider density and facility coverage.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
Limited Access
of 100 · Grade D
Comparisons
How the 31/100 breast cancer score for 00631 is calculated
Demographics, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth
Hospital availability, emergency access, and screening capacity
Commute times, public transit access, and vehicle availability
Dominant factor: Hospital (treatment center)
Doctors & specialists nearby
Hospitals & screening centers
Social barriers to access
Transportation infrastructure
31
Limited Access · D
25
Limited Access · D
This ZIP scores 6 points higher for breast cancer than its main Healthcare Access Score.
Each condition score reflects access to the specific specialists, screening facilities, and treatment centers relevant to that condition
Each score uses the same E2SFCA spatial access methodology but filtered to condition-relevant providers — the diabetes score weights endocrinologists and diabetes care centers, while the breast cancer score weights mammography facilities and oncologists.
Access to neurologists, memory care, and cognitive health services
Access to rheumatologists, orthopedics, and pain management
Access to pulmonologists, allergists, and respiratory care
Access to pulmonary specialists and respiratory therapy
Access to cardiologists, blood pressure management, and heart care
Access to oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and lung cancer screening
Main Healthcare Access Score explained by People, Provider, Hospital, and Travel Scores
Access to urologists, oncologists, and prostate screening
Access to endocrinologists, insulin providers, and diabetes care
Access to diabetes management, nutrition, and primary care
Insurance coverage, age, income, disability, and other access barriers
The People Score reflects demographic and social determinants of health in 00631. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, disability, and other barriers that can make nearby care harder to use.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Score measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 00631. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth-capable clinicians. A higher score means more provider capacity within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital, emergency, screening, and treatment access for ZIP 00631. The condition-specific Hospital Score above weights this access for breast cancer care.
This Hospital Score detail for ZIP 00631 reflects distance to hospitals, ERs, urgent care, inpatient facilities, bed availability, emergency access, and trauma level. The condition score at the top weights Hospital Score inputs for breast cancer care, which is why it can differ from the overall hospital number.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
The Travel Score captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
Healthcare access scores for ZIP codes near 00631
Scores can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIP codes. A 20-point difference often means the boundary between having a hospital within 15 minutes versus needing to drive 45 minutes.
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Label | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 631 | Castaner, PR | 28 | Limited Access | F | 0 mi |
| 00924 | San Juan, PR | 25 | Limited Access | F | 0.66 mi |
| 00925 | San Juan, PR | 27 | Limited Access | F | 1.97 mi |
| 919 | Hato Rey, PR | 56 | Moderate Access | C- | 2.07 mi |
| 00919 | Hato Rey, PR | 46 | Limited Access | D | 2.07 mi |
| 00917 | San Juan, PR | 27 | Limited Access | F | 2.22 mi |
| 00982 | Carolina, PR | 22 | Healthcare Desert | F | 2.33 mi |
| 00983 | Carolina, PR | 22 | Healthcare Desert | F | 2.52 mi |
| 00986 | CAROLINA, PR | 63 | Moderate Access | C | 2.95 mi |
| 00913 | San Juan, PR | 25 | Limited Access | F | 3.31 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Castaner, Puerto Rico
Showing 15 physicians
View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Hospitals, clinics, and care centers near Puerto Rico
HOSPITAL GENERAL DE CASTANER
General Acute Care Hospital
0 mi away
CENTRO CARDIOVASCULAR DE PUERTO RICO Y EL CARIBE
Acute Care Hospitals
1.93 mi away
SAN JUAN MUNICIPALITY HOSPITAL
Acute Care Hospitals
1.93 mi away
ASOCIACION HOSPITAL DEL MAESTRO, INC
Acute Care Hospitals
1.93 mi away
CLINICA DR E FERNANDEZ GARCIA
Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
2.07 mi away
HOSPITAL PAVIA HATO REY, INC
General Acute Care Hospital
2.07 mi away
Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
Community reviews for ZIP 00631
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Telehealth access and commute patterns affecting healthcare delivery
Telehealth Boost reflects broadband availability and telehealth-capable providers. A higher percentage indicates greater virtual care access, reducing reliance on physical travel.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
74/100
High Travel Barrier
Higher barrier values mean harder travel to care
23.5%
Zero-Vehicle Households
1.93 mi
Nearest Hospital
1,357
Population
Transportation is the #1 non-medical barrier to healthcare access. Patients who lack reliable transportation miss 3x more appointments and have worse outcomes across every chronic condition.
Castaner, Puerto Rico
73.3% of the population in 00631 drive to work alone. Approximately 63.5% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 2.79 members with about 1.36 cars per household. About 23.5% of households have no vehicle, which can significantly impact access to healthcare facilities.
An estimated 97.0% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. The uninsured rate of 3.0% is below the national average, suggesting relatively good insurance coverage in this area.
ZIP code 00631 has a total population of 1,357 with a median age of 47.3. The area is 95.3% White, 0.6% Black, and 100.0% Hispanic or Latino. The male-to-female ratio is 0.83. There are 197 residents under 18 and 393 residents over 65.
The median household income in 00631 is $18,295. 62.1% of households earn under $25,000 per year. Lower income levels can create significant barriers to healthcare access, including inability to afford copays, medications, and transportation to medical appointments.
There are 613 housing units in 00631, with 295 owner-occupied and 182 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is $336. Approximately 136 units are vacant.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 00631
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
Population diversity in ZIP 00631
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: $18,295
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
44.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
FAQ
ZIP 00631 (Castaner, Puerto Rico) has a CartoChrome Breast Cancer Score of 31/100, rated "Limited Access". The score measures access to providers and facilities specifically relevant to breast cancer care.
The Breast Cancer Score uses the Enhanced 2-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2SFCA) methodology, weighted toward provider specialties and facility types that are specifically relevant to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Scores recompute monthly and range from 0 (critical shortage) to 100 (exceptional access).
Partially — ZIP 00631 scores 31/100, classified as Limited Access. Residents have some in-area resources but may need to travel for specialist care.
See how 00631 stacks up against nearby ZIP codes in healthcare access.
The CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score uses an Enhanced Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2SFCA) algorithm combining 21 public data sources across four public score drivers: People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score. Each ZIP code receives one main 0-100 Healthcare Access Score explained by those four drivers.
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