Dr Jose M Ortega Velez, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Arecibo, PR

Dr Jose M Ortega Velez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 302 Calle M Perez Aviles, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 878-5746.

Dr Jose M Ortega Velez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 7314) 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 1134209935.

Contact Information

Dr Jose M Ortega Velez, MD
302 Calle M Perez Aviles,
Arecibo, PR 00612-4438
(787) 878-5746
(787) 878-5746

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jose M Ortega Velez
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience40 Years
Location302 Calle M Perez Aviles, Arecibo, 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 Jose M Ortega Velez attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134209935
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830377555
  • Enrollment ID: I20110629000160

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jose M Ortega Velez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134209935NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology 7314 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 7314 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Dr Cayetano Coll Y TosteArecibo, 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 Jose M Ortega Velez 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 Jose M Ortega Velez, MD
Po Box 143045,
Arecibo, PR 00614-3045

Ph: (787) 878-5746
Dr Jose M Ortega Velez, MD
302 Calle M Perez Aviles,
Arecibo, PR 00612-4438

Ph: (787) 878-5746

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