RUTH YOLANDA ROMERO VELASCO MD
NPI 1992158547
General Acute Care Hospital in Boston, MA

Q: What is Ruth Romero Velasco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Romero Velasco is 1992158547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2016.

Q: What is Ruth Romero Velasco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Active since July 19, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2100 DORCHESTER AVE, BOSTON, MA 02124(617) 296-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Ruth Yolanda Romero Velasco Md NPPES

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

RUTH YOLANDA ROMERO VELASCO MD (NPI 1992158547) is an individual general acute care hospital provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (268008) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992158547

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy282N00000X

Provider Legal NameRUTH YOLANDA ROMERO VELASCOCredential: MD

Location Address2100 DORCHESTER AVEBoston, MA 02124-5615

Mailing Address9 Huguenin Ave Apt 306Charleston, SC 29403-7039 · (929) 257-9453

Phone(617) 296-4000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 2021

NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2021

✔ NPI 1992158547 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care HospitalHospitals

Taxonomy Code282N00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 268008

Definition

An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 86500 (SC)

2100 DORCHESTER AVE, Boston, MA 02124

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Other Identifiers 1

Other0704492065Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ruth Yolanda Romero Velasco 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 ID6305237728

PECOS Enrollment IDI20211220000617

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

395 services153 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

181 services90 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

142 services141 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

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.

111 services110 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

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.

20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Colleton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Walterboro, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number420030

Location501 Robertson BoulevardWalterboro, SC 29488 · Colleton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trident Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number420079

Location9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ELENA ROTFELD

Pharmacist

2100 DORCHESTER AVE, SEMC GPU AT CARNEY HOSPITAL
DORCHESTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 506-4536

DR. DANA MARIE HORNBEAK M.D., M.P.H.

Internal Medicine

2100 DORCHESTER AVE, CARITAS CARNEY HOSPITAL, 7 SOUTH
DORCHESTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 506-2726

CARITAS CARNEY HOSPITAL

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 296-4000

CARITAS CARNEY HOSPITAL

Long Term Care Hospital

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 296-4000

BRECKON DANIEL PAV M.D.

Emergency Medicine

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 296-4000

RAMNINDER SINGH NAGRA MD

Internal Medicine

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 506-2726

DONNA L SPRINGS MD

Emergency Medicine

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 296-4000

MUSTAFA M SYED MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124

Suffolk County (617) 296-4000

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 Ruth Romero Velasco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Romero Velasco is 1992158547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2016.

Where is Ruth Romero Velasco located?

Ruth Romero Velasco practices at 2100 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124. The listed phone number is (617) 296-4000.

What is Ruth Romero Velasco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Is Ruth Romero Velasco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Romero Velasco 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 Ruth Romero Velasco affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Romero Velasco is affiliated with Colleton Medical Center and Trident Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Romero Velasco was last updated on November 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.