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No prostate cancer score data is available for this ZIP code yet.
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.
Insurance coverage, age, income, disability, and other access barriers
The People Score reflects demographic and social determinants of health in 00737. 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 00737. 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 00737. The condition-specific Hospital Score above weights this access for prostate cancer care.
This Hospital Score detail for ZIP 00737 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 00737
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 737 | Cayey, PR | 38 | Limited Access | F | 0 mi |
| 00736 | Cayey, PR | 21 | Healthcare Desert | F | 0.32 mi |
| 739 | Cidra, PR | 73 | Excellent Access | B- | 4.37 mi |
| 00739 | Cidra, PR | 21 | Healthcare Desert | F | 4.37 mi |
| 705 | Aibonito, PR | 78 | Excellent Access | B | 6.82 mi |
| 00705 | Aibonito, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 6.82 mi |
| 00782 | Comerio, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 9.34 mi |
| 785 | Guayama, PR | 10 | Healthcare Desert | F | 9.48 mi |
| 00785 | Guayama, PR | 27 | Limited Access | F | 9.48 mi |
| 00784 | Guayama, PR | 18 | Healthcare Desert | F | 9.52 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Cayey, Puerto Rico
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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 MENONITA DE CAYEY
General Acute Care Hospital
0 mi away
FIRST HOSPITAL PANAMERICANO
Psychiatric Hospital
4.37 mi away
CENTRO DE SALUD CONDUCTUAL MENONITA-CIMA
Psychiatric Hospital
6.82 mi away
AIBONITO MUN HOSP
Hospital
6.82 mi away
HOSPITAL MENONITA DE AIBONITO
General Acute Care Hospital
6.82 mi away
HOSPITAL MENONITA DE AIBONITO
Acute Care Hospitals
6.82 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 00737
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How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
61/100
High Travel Barrier
Higher barrier values mean harder travel to care
0.0%
Zero-Vehicle Households
0 mi
Nearest Hospital
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.
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Key demographic data for ZIP code 00737
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.
FAQ
ZIP 00737 (Cayey, Puerto Rico) has a CartoChrome Prostate Cancer Score of 16/100, rated "Healthcare Desert". 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).
Yes — with a score of 16/100, ZIP 00737 qualifies as a prostate cancer-care Healthcare Desert. Residents face substantial barriers accessing appropriate providers and may need out-of-area referrals.
See how 00737 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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