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DR. DAVID GABRIEL COTTO VELEZ
NPI 1326500968
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Vega Baja, PR

Active since April 02, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CALLE 4 H 14 URB. GUARICO, VEGA BAJA, PR 00693(787) 328-0494 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2024, Nov 4, 2024, Oct 1, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. David Gabriel Cotto Velez NPPES

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

DR. DAVID GABRIEL COTTO VELEZ (NPI 1326500968) is an individual infectious disease provider in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (22838) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Universitario Dr Ruiz Arnau, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326500968
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID GABRIEL COTTO VELEZ
Location AddressCALLE 4 H 14 URB. GUARICOVega Baja, PR 00693
Mailing AddressCalle 4 H 14 Urb. GuaricoVega Baja, PR 00693 · (787) 328-0494
Phone(787) 328-0494
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1326500968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 22838
Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 022838 (PR)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 18339 (PR)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David Gabriel Cotto Velez is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224564133
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241219001971
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Universitario Dr Ruiz Arnau

Acute Care Hospitals · Bayamon, PR
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number400105
LocationLaurel Ave Santa Juanita #100Bayamon, PR 00956 · Bayamon County
Emergency services

Professional Hospital Guaynabo Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Guaynabo, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400122
Location8 Ave Las CumbresGuaynabo, PR 00969 · Guaynabo County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00693 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DG INFECTIOUS DISEASES LLC
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
CALLE 4 H 14 URB. GUARICO
VEGA BAJA, PR 00693
Vega Baja Municipio (787) 328-0494

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 David Cotto Velez's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Cotto Velez is 1326500968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2019.

Where is David Cotto Velez located?

David Cotto Velez practices at Calle 4 H 14 Urb. Guarico, Vega Baja, PR 00693. The listed phone number is (787) 328-0494.

What is David Cotto Velez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is David Cotto Velez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Cotto Velez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is David Cotto Velez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Cotto Velez is affiliated with Hospital Universitario Dr Ruiz Arnau and Professional Hospital Guaynabo Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Cotto Velez was last updated on June 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.