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DR. DENCEL ARMANDO GARCIA VELEZ MD
NPI 1386141919
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in Guaynabo, PR

Active since April 10, 2018PECOS Enrolled
74.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
101 AVE SAN PATRICIO STE 1060, MARAMAR PLAZA, GUAYNABO, PR 00968(787) 466-5588 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, Sep 4, 2024, Sep 1, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Dencel Armando Garcia Velez Md NPPES

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

DR. DENCEL ARMANDO GARCIA VELEZ MD (NPI 1386141919) is an individual adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery provider in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (23726) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386141919
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0114X
Provider Legal NameDR. DENCEL ARMANDO GARCIA VELEZCredential: MD
Location Address101 AVE SAN PATRICIO STE 1060, MARAMAR PLAZAGuaynabo, PR 00968-3045
Mailing Address101 Ave San Patricio Ste 1060, Maramar PlazaGuaynabo, PR 00968-3045 · (787) 466-5588
Phone(787) 466-5588
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1386141919 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0114X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 23726
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License D98283 (MD)

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 14940 Eastern Ave Bldg 6thBaltimore, MD 21224-2735 · Phone (410) 550-0101
Location 2735 Ave Ponce De Leon Ste 519San Juan, PR 00917-5028 · Phone (787) 772-1007 · Fax (787) 772-1009
Location 3Graduate Medical Education office, 1402 S. Grand blvd Room M120Saint Louis, MO 63104 · Phone (049) 941-0022
Location 4576 Calle Cesar Gonzalez Ste 506San Juan, PR 00918-3758 · Phone (787) 772-1007 · Fax (787) 772-1009

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. Dencel Armando Garcia Velez Md 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 ID9234485475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240715004190
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130
This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.
21 services21 patients
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Auxilio Mutuo Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Juan, PR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400016
LocationPonce De Leon Avenue 735 Stop 37 1/2San Juan, PR 00918 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Hospital Pavia Caguas

Acute Care Hospitals · Caguas, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400120
LocationUrb Mariolga 100 Ave Luis Munoz MarinCaguas, PR 00725 · Caguas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.71
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.43

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CIRUJANO DE HUESOS LLC
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
101 AVE SAN PATRICIO STE 1060, MARAMAR PLAZA
GUAYNABO, PR 00968
Guaynabo Municipio (787) 466-5588

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 Dencel Garcia Velez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dencel Garcia Velez is 1386141919. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2018.

Where is Dencel Garcia Velez located?

Dencel Garcia Velez practices at 101 Ave San Patricio Ste 1060 Maramar Plaza, Guaynabo, PR 00968. The listed phone number is (787) 466-5588.

What is Dencel Garcia Velez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0114X.

Is Dencel Garcia Velez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dencel Garcia 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 Dencel Garcia Velez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dencel Garcia Velez is affiliated with Auxilio Mutuo Hospital and Hospital Pavia Caguas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dencel Garcia Velez was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.