KARLA F. VELEZ RIVERA MD
NPI 1801039961
Internal Medicine in Mayaguez, PR

NPI Status: Active since April 19, 2009

Contact Information

MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER
HOSTOS AVE. 410
MAYAGUEZ, PR
ZIP 00681
Phone: (787) 376-0407

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 22
  • Internal Medicine
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KARLA VELEZ RIVERA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karla Velez Rivera, an internist established in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 22 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801039961 assigned on April 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 18033 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1801039961
Provider Name
KARLA F. VELEZ RIVERA MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER HOSTOS AVE. 410 MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681
Location Phone
(787) 376-0407
Mailing Address
PO BOX 6848 MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681
Mailing Phone
(787) 376-0407
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2004
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-19-2009
Last Update Date
03-01-2011
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An internist like Karla Velez Rivera is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
18033
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Karla Velez Rivera is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Karla Velez Rivera 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527246487

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20110623000094

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 63 times for 28 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 22 times for 22 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

This service was performed 19 times for 17 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 00681 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $130.65
  • Minimum New Patient Price $56.86
  • Maximum New Patient Price $172.44
  • Average New Patient Copayment $32.66
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.21
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.11

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $100.24
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.24
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $140.44
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.06
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.11

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Karla Velez Rivera is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER DR RAMON EMETERIO BETANCESCARR 2 BO SABALOS
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682
(787) 652-9200Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1801039961
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
28010318912
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 59
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
60 - 59 = 11

The NPI number 1801039961 is valid because the calculated check digit 1 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

DR. NELSON VALLE-CAMPOS M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology

(Addiction Medicine)

MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER
PR-2, HOSTOS AVENUE
MAYAGUEZ, PR
ZIP 00681

(787) 834-2136

ISLAND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC

Surgery

MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER
401 HOSTOS AVE STREET 2 OFFICE 125
MAYAGUEZ, PR
ZIP 00681

(787) 646-4331

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801039961, enumerated as an "individual" on April 19, 2009.

The provider is located at MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER HOSTOS AVE. 410 MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681 and the phone number is (787) 376-0407.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Karla Velez Rivera is affiliated with: MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER DR RAMON EMETERIO BETANCES.