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LUIS X. VELEZ-COLON MD
NPI 1245468776
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX

Active since June 23, 2009PECOS Enrolled
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 916-3647 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Sep 11, 2026, May 5, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Luis X. Velez-colon Md NPPES

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

LUIS X. VELEZ-COLON MD (NPI 1245468776) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R7134) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245468776
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameLUIS X. VELEZ-COLONCredential: MD
Location Address3851 ROGER BROOKE DRJbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-4501
Mailing Address200 Golden VisCibolo, TX 78108-3641 · (787) 596-6751
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1245468776 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R7134✔ Licensed in VA · 0101249343✔ Licensed in NM · MD20210806
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1520 E Euclid AveSan Antonio, TX 78212-4414 · Phone (210) 271-0606
Location 27703 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-3901 · Phone (210) 567-4928

Other Identifiers 1

Other0101249343VA · Virginia Medical License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Luis X. Velez-colon Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Luis Velez-colon reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Orthopaedic Surgery
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 200
Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78234 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Psychologist
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDENTIALS)
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, MCHE-QD(CREDS)
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Occupational Therapy Assistant
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Physical Therapist
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CRENDENTIALS)
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Anesthesiology
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDS)
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Internal Medicine
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDS)
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Radiology (Therapeutic Radiology)
3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDENTIALS)
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

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 Luis Velez-colon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Velez-colon is 1245468776. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2009.

Where is Luis Velez-colon located?

Luis Velez-colon practices at 3851 Roger Brooke Dr, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 916-3647.

What is Luis Velez-colon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Luis Velez-colon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis Velez-colon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Luis Velez-colon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luis Velez-colon reassigns Medicare benefits to Las Cruces Physician Services LLC (Las Cruces, NM). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Luis Velez-colon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Luis Velez-colon accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Luis Velez-colon as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Velez-colon was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.