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PAUL VELAZQUEZ O.D.
NPI 1083797583
Optometrist in Carolina, PR

Active since October 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
LOCAL #203, CAROLINA, PR 00988(787) 752-2485(787) 757-4885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Paul Velazquez O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PAUL VELAZQUEZ O.D. (NPI 1083797583) is an individual optometrist in Carolina, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (263) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083797583
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL VELAZQUEZCredential: O.D.
Location AddressLOCAL #203Carolina, PR 00988
Mailing Address245 Plaza CarolinaCarolina, PR 00985 · (787) 752-2485 · Fax (787) 757-4885
Phone(787) 752-2485
Fax(787) 757-4885
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1083797583 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 263
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
LOCAL #203, Carolina, PR 00988
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Paul Rivera O.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINU73711PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Paul Velazquez O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00988 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paul Velazquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Velazquez is 1083797583. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Paul Rivera O.D..

Where is Paul Velazquez located?

Paul Velazquez practices at Local #203, Carolina, PR 00988. The listed phone number is (787) 752-2485.

What is Paul Velazquez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Paul Velazquez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Velazquez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Velazquez was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.