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DR. AXEL W VELEZ SANTIAGO MD
NPI 1740276047
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San German, PR

Active since September 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
58 CALLE SANTIAGO, STE 1, SAN GERMAN, PR 00683(787) 892-2217(787) 892-2217 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago Md NPPES

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

DR. AXEL W VELEZ SANTIAGO MD (NPI 1740276047) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San German, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (10648) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital De La Concepcion, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740276047
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. AXEL W VELEZ SANTIAGOCredential: MD
Location Address58 CALLE SANTIAGO, STE 1San German, PR 00683-4440
Mailing AddressPo Box 44San German, PR 00683-0044 · (787) 892-2217 · Fax (787) 892-5901
Phone(787) 892-2217
Fax(787) 892-2217
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2011
✔ NPI 1740276047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 10648
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
58 CALLE SANTIAGO, San German, PR 00683
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINF73473
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified83645PR

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. Axel W Velez Santiago 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 ID6103001581
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110428000472
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 8

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.
86 services41 patients
Test to measure rate of airflow 94375
This test, known as spirometry, measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can do so. It helps assess your lung function and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like asthma or COPD.
73 services39 patients
Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out 94200
This test, called spirometry, measures your lung capacity. It involves taking a deep breath and then exhaling as forcefully as possible into a machine. The results help assess how well your lungs function.
70 services38 patients
Evaluation of use of breathing device 94664
The evaluation of a breathing device involves checking how effectively you're using it to manage your respiratory condition. It assesses the device's fit, your comfort, and your technique to ensure optimal results.
58 services35 patients
Follow-up therapy service to facilitate lung function 94668
Follow-up therapy for lung function aids in improving your breathing. It involves exercises and techniques to clear mucus from your lungs, enhance lung capacity, and boost oxygen levels. Regular sessions can help maintain optimal lung health and ease breathing difficulties.
48 services37 patients
Initial therapy service to facilitate lung function 94667
Initial therapy service for lung function involves exercises and techniques to improve breathing. This can include learning how to properly use inhalers, practicing deep breathing exercises, and even physical activity to strengthen the lungs.
33 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital De La Concepcion

Acute Care Hospitals · San German, PR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number400021
LocationRoad Number 2 Km 173.4 Cain AltoSan German, PR 00683 · San German County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00683 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers21 claims30 services$8.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
3 suppliers11 claims660 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers19 claims19 services$25.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Axel Velez Santiago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Axel Velez Santiago is 1740276047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2005.

Where is Axel Velez Santiago located?

Axel Velez Santiago practices at 58 Calle Santiago Ste 1, San German, PR 00683. The listed phone number is (787) 892-2217.

What is Axel Velez Santiago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Axel Velez Santiago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Axel Velez Santiago 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 Axel Velez Santiago affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Axel Velez Santiago is affiliated with Hospital De La Concepcion.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Axel Velez Santiago was last updated on April 12, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.