Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez, MD - Medicare General Practice in Fajardo, PR

Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Practice. His current practice location is Ave Principal G 19 Urb Baralt, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 801-7710.

Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 14595) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1114901162.

Contact Information

Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez, MD
Ave Principal G 19 Urb Baralt,
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 801-7710
(787) 801-7710

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Practice
Experience25 Years
LocationAve Principal G 19 Urb Baralt, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114901162
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789844416
  • Enrollment ID: I20120404000395

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114901162NPI-NPPES
21242VEOtherTRIPLE SSS
7380071OtherHUMANA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 14595 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Caribbean Medical CenterFajardo, PRHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez, MD
Calle 7 #132, Santa Isidra Ii,
Fajardo, PR 00738

Ph: (787) 801-7710
Dr Benjamin Ricardo Velazquez, MD
Ave Principal G 19 Urb Baralt,
Fajardo, PR 00738

Ph: (787) 801-7710

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