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DR. HECTOR ANTONIO VELEZ CORTES MD
NPI 1952405425
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Ponce, PR

Active since September 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1217 AVE HOSTOS, SUITE 101, PONCE, PR 00717(787) 259-7807(787) 840-6448 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Hector Antonio Velez Cortes Md NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR ANTONIO VELEZ CORTES MD (NPI 1952405425) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (14795) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc, and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952405425
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR ANTONIO VELEZ CORTESCredential: MD
Location Address1217 AVE HOSTOS, SUITE 101Ponce, PR 00717-0953
Mailing AddressPo Box 495Mercedita, PR 00715-0495 · (787) 210-4164
Phone(787) 259-7807
Fax(787) 840-6448
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 2012
✔ NPI 1952405425 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 14795
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
1217 AVE HOSTOS, Ponce, PR 00717
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI72687PR

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. Hector Antonio Velez Cortes 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 ID4880796416
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070228000028
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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
68 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Damas Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400022
LocationPonce By Pass #2213Ponce, PR 00717 · Ponce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00717 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
$172.44 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $43.11 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

PONCE HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY P.S.C.
Clinic/Center (Oncology)
1217 AVE HOSTOS
PONCE, PR 00717
Ponce Municipio (787) 259-7807

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 Hector Velez Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Velez Cortes is 1952405425. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2006.

Where is Hector Velez Cortes located?

Hector Velez Cortes practices at 1217 Ave Hostos Suite 101, Ponce, PR 00717. The listed phone number is (787) 259-7807.

What is Hector Velez Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Hector Velez Cortes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Velez Cortes 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 Hector Velez Cortes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Velez Cortes is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Velez Cortes was last updated on June 20, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.