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DR. HECTOR R VELEZ BARRIENTOS M.D.
NPI 1326093584
Internal Medicine in Barceloneta, PR

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
CARRETERA NUM. 2,CRUCE DAVILA, ATLANTIC MEDICAL CENTER, BARCELONETA, PR 00617(787) 846-4412 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Hector R Velez Barrientos M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR R VELEZ BARRIENTOS M.D. (NPI 1326093584) is an individual internal medicine provider in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (12519) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326093584
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR R VELEZ BARRIENTOSCredential: M.D.
Location AddressCARRETERA NUM. 2,CRUCE DAVILA, ATLANTIC MEDICAL CENTERBarceloneta, PR 00617
Mailing Address227 Jardin Tropical, Jardines De Vega BajaVega Baja, PR 00693-3980 · (787) 854-2595
Phone(787) 846-4412
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1326093584 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 12519
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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)

Dr. Hector R Velez Barrientos M.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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Servicios De Salud Primarios De Barceloneta, Inc.
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
HIGHWAY NO. 2, CRUCE DAVILA, KM. 57.8
Barceloneta, PR 00617
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972509842 (787) 846-4412

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 00617 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
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

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 Hector Velez Barrientos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Velez Barrientos is 1326093584. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Hector Velez Barrientos located?

Hector Velez Barrientos practices at Carretera Num. 2,cruce Davila Atlantic Medical Center, Barceloneta, PR 00617. The listed phone number is (787) 846-4412.

What is Hector Velez Barrientos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Hector Velez Barrientos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Velez Barrientos is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Hector Velez Barrientos's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hector Velez Barrientos reassigns Medicare benefits to Servicios De Salud Primarios De Barceloneta, Inc. (Barceloneta, PR). 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 Hector Velez Barrientos's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Velez Barrientos was last updated on May 28, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.