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Prostate Cancer Score
11 providers and 6 facilities are within reach of ZIP 00728. 89% 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 25/100 prostate cancer score for 00728 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: Provider + Hospital balanced
Doctors & specialists nearby
Hospitals & screening centers
Social barriers to access
Transportation infrastructure
25
Limited Access · D
20
Healthcare Desert · F
This ZIP scores 5 points higher for prostate 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 mammography, oncologists, and breast cancer treatment
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 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 00728. 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 00728. 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 00728. The condition-specific Hospital Score above weights this access for prostate cancer care.
This Hospital Score detail for ZIP 00728 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 prostate 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 00728
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00731 | Ponce, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 1.29 mi |
| 00730 | Ponce, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 1.8 mi |
| 733 | Ponce, PR | 60 | Moderate Access | C | 2.17 mi |
| 717 | Ponce, PR | 46 | Limited Access | D | 2.17 mi |
| 00733 | Ponce, PR | 59 | Moderate Access | C- | 2.17 mi |
| 00717 | Ponce, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 2.17 mi |
| 00716 | Ponce, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 2.68 mi |
| 00624 | Penuelas, PR | 17 | Healthcare Desert | F | 5.47 mi |
| 00715 | Mercedita, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 6.14 mi |
| 780 | Coto Laurel, PR | 54 | Moderate Access | D+ | 6.56 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Ponce, Puerto Rico
Showing 11 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
PONCE PSYCHIATRIC HOSP
Hospital
1.29 mi away
INSPIRA BEHAVIOR CARE CORP
Psychiatric Hospital
2.17 mi away
HOSPITAL ONCOLOGICO ANDRES GRILLASCA
General Acute Care Hospital
2.17 mi away
HOSPITAL DAMAS INC
General Acute Care Hospital
2.17 mi away
HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO DR PILA
General Acute Care Hospital
2.17 mi away
HOSPITAL EPISCOPAL ST LUKES
General Acute Care Hospital
2.17 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.
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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
69/100
High Travel Barrier
Higher barrier values mean harder travel to care
10.1%
Zero-Vehicle Households
0.06 mi
Nearest Hospital
37,322
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.
Ponce, Puerto Rico
87.1% of the population in 00728 drive to work alone. 0.1% take public transportation. Approximately 67.0% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 2.63 members with about 1.37 cars per household. About 10.1% of households have no vehicle, which can significantly impact access to healthcare facilities.
An estimated 89.0% 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. With 11.0% of the population uninsured, access to affordable care remains a significant challenge in this area.
ZIP code 00728 has a total population of 37,322 with a median age of 39.8. The area is 50.4% White, 5.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 99.4% Hispanic or Latino. The male-to-female ratio is 1.07. There are 7,223 residents under 18 and 7,589 residents over 65.
The median household income in 00728 is $20,351. 57.2% of households earn under $25,000 per year. 0.4% earn $200,000 or more. Lower income levels can create significant barriers to healthcare access, including inability to afford copays, medications, and transportation to medical appointments.
There are 15,813 housing units in 00728, with 9,962 owner-occupied and 3,297 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is $517. Approximately 2,554 units are vacant.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 00728
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 00728
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: $20,351
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.
35.5% 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 00728 (Ponce, Puerto Rico) has a CartoChrome Prostate Cancer Score of 25/100, rated "Limited Access". The score measures access to providers and facilities specifically relevant to prostate cancer care.
The Prostate Cancer Score uses the Enhanced 2-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2SFCA) methodology, weighted toward provider specialties and facility types that are specifically relevant to prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Scores recompute monthly and range from 0 (critical shortage) to 100 (exceptional access).
Partially — ZIP 00728 scores 25/100, classified as Limited Access. Residents have some in-area resources but may need to travel for specialist care.
See how 00728 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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