Dr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset, MD, PHD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Mayaguez, PR

Dr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Bella Vista Hospital Inc and his current practice location is Carr 349 Km 2.7, Bella Vista Hospital, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 832-4773.

Dr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 15369) 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 1720290083.

Contact Information

Dr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset, MD, PHD
Carr 349 Km 2.7, Bella Vista Hospital,
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-4773
(787) 986-6666

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience24 Years
LocationCarr 349 Km 2.7, Mayaguez, 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 Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720290083
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/04/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921025461
  • Enrollment ID: I20051025000140

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720290083NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 15369 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bella Vista Hospital Inc650783135110

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBella Vista Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164775151
PECOS PAC ID: 6507831351
Enrollment ID: O20130213000149

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 Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset 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 Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset, MD, PHD
Po Box 3210,
Mayaguez, PR 00681-3210

Ph: (787) 832-4773
Dr Ruben Antonio Velazquez-rousset, MD, PHD
Carr 349 Km 2.7, Bella Vista Hospital,
Mayaguez, PR 00680

Ph: (787) 832-4773

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