Rafael I Velez, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Somerset, PA

Rafael I Velez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Somerset, Pennsylvania. He went to Hahnemann University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Grove City Anesthesia And Pain Management, Pllc, Allegheny Clinic and his current practice location is 225 S Center Ave, Somerset, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 443-5000.

Rafael I Velez is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD026814E) 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 1730150962.

Contact Information

Rafael I Velez, MD
225 S Center Ave,
Somerset, PA 15501-2033
(814) 443-5000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRafael I Velez
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience44 Years
Location225 S Center Ave, Somerset, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Rafael I Velez attended and graduated from Hahnemann University College Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730150962
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507768157
  • Enrollment ID: I20040220000402

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rafael I Velez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730150962NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD026814E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Penn HospitalPittsburgh, PAHospital
Jefferson HospitalJefferson hills, PAHospital
Canonsburg General HospitalCanonsburg, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Grove City Anesthesia And Pain Management, Pllc468886045561
Allegheny Clinic53956495861941

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. Rafael I Velez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFink Anesthesia Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528018546
PECOS PAC ID: 2062326572
Enrollment ID: O20031118000943
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883
Entity NameAllegheny Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073081493
PECOS PAC ID: 5395649586
Enrollment ID: O20040310000602
Entity NameBpw Medical Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508820390
PECOS PAC ID: 7719878081
Enrollment ID: O20040324000830
Entity NameGrove City Anesthesia & Pain Management, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528371556
PECOS PAC ID: 4688860455
Enrollment ID: O20101119000456
Entity NameWsc Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700418456
PECOS PAC ID: 3577985860
Enrollment ID: O20200615001020

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. Rafael I 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
Rafael I Velez, MD
1699 Washington Rd, Ste 307,
Pittsburgh, PA 15228-1629

Ph: (412) 831-3744
Rafael I Velez, MD
225 S Center Ave,
Somerset, PA 15501-2033

Ph: (814) 443-5000

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