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DR. RAFAEL TORRES VELEZ M.D.
NPI 1720084874
Specialist in Carolina, PR

Active since June 23, 2005PECOS Enrolled
X1152 PONTEZUELA AVE, URB VISTAMAR, CAROLINA, PR 00983(787) 768-4285(787) 769-6460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Rafael Torres Velez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAFAEL TORRES VELEZ M.D. (NPI 1720084874) is an individual specialist in Carolina, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (5370) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Menonita Humacao, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720084874
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAFAEL TORRES VELEZCredential: M.D.
Location AddressX1152 PONTEZUELA AVE, URB VISTAMARCarolina, PR 00983-2060
Mailing AddressX1152 Pontezuela Ave, Urb VistamarCarolina, PR 00983-2060 · (787) 768-4285 · Fax (787) 769-6460
Phone(787) 768-4285
Fax(787) 769-6460
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1720084874 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 5370
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

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. Rafael Torres Velez M.d. 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 ID4284635467
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070131000310
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
45 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Menonita Humacao, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Humacao, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400011
Location300 Ave Font MartelloHumacao, PR 00792 · Humacao County
Emergency services

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 Rafael Torres Velez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Torres Velez is 1720084874. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005.

Where is Rafael Torres Velez located?

Rafael Torres Velez practices at X1152 Pontezuela Ave Urb Vistamar, Carolina, PR 00983. The listed phone number is (787) 768-4285.

What is Rafael Torres Velez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Rafael Torres Velez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Torres 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 Rafael Torres Velez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rafael Torres Velez is affiliated with Hospital Menonita Humacao, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Torres Velez was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 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.