ANGEL GILBERTO VELEZ M.D.
NPI 1689675613
General Practice in Aibonito, PR
NPI Status: Active since August 01, 2005
Contact Information
120 JOSE C. VAZQUEZ
AIBONITO, PR
ZIP 00705
Phone: (787) 991-1455
Fax: (787) 991-1455
- Individual
- Male
- General Practice
- PECOS Enrolled
About ANGEL VELEZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Angel Velez, a primary care provider established in Aibonito, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689675613 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number 10449 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1689675613
- Provider Name
- ANGEL GILBERTO VELEZ M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 120 JOSE C. VAZQUEZ AIBONITO, PR 00705
- Location Phone
- (787) 991-1455
- Location Fax
- (787) 991-1455
- Mailing Address
- P.O. BOX 1573 AIBONITO, PR 00705
- Mailing Phone
- (787) 735-3425
- Mailing Fax
- (787) 991-1455
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-01-2005
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Angel Velez sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 208D00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 10449
- License State
- PR
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| F18935 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | PR | |
| 0082597 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | PR |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Angel Velez is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure where a worn-out or damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. This procedure can greatly reduce pain and improve mobility. It's often recommended when other treatments like physical therapy or medications fail to alleviate symptoms.
This service was performed for 18 patientsA knee replacement is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased knee joint is replaced with an artificial one. This can relieve pain and improve mobility. The procedure involves removing damaged parts of the knee and inserting a prosthetic joint. Recovery may take several weeks.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1689675613, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689675613, enumerated as an "individual" on August 01, 2005.
The provider is located at 120 JOSE C. VAZQUEZ AIBONITO, PR 00705 and the phone number is (787) 991-1455.
General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
