Rafael Velez, MD - Medicare Dermatology in San German, PR

Rafael Velez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in San German, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is San German Medical Plaza, Suite 104, San German, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 892-4809.

Rafael Velez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 7812) 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 1659354157.

Contact Information

Rafael Velez, MD
San German Medical Plaza, Suite 104,
San German, PR 00683-0620
(787) 892-4809
(787) 892-4809

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRafael Velez
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience44 Years
LocationSan German Medical Plaza, San German, 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:
  • Rafael Velez attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659354157
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547152266
  • Enrollment ID: I20040327000012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafael Velez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659354157NPI-NPPES
0099362OtherPTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 7812 (Puerto Rico)Primary

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. Rafael Velez 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
Rafael Velez, MD
Po Box 620,
San German, PR 00683-0620

Ph: (787) 892-4809
Rafael Velez, MD
San German Medical Plaza, Suite 104,
San German, PR 00683-0620

Ph: (787) 892-4809

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Dermatology Doctors in San German, PR


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