Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Ponce, PR

Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He went to University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. His current practice location is 1217 Ave Hostos, Suite 101, Ponce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 259-7807.

Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 14795) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952405425.

Contact Information

Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes, MD
1217 Ave Hostos, Suite 101,
Ponce, PR 00717-0953
(787) 259-7807
(787) 840-6448

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience23 Years
Location1217 Ave Hostos, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes attended and graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952405425
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880796416
  • Enrollment ID: I20070228000028

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952405425NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 14795 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Damas IncPonce, PRHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes, MD
Po Box 495,
Mercedita, PR 00715-0495

Ph: (787) 210-4164
Dr Hector Antonio Velez Cortes, MD
1217 Ave Hostos, Suite 101,
Ponce, PR 00717-0953

Ph: (787) 259-7807

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