Physician Profile
Jose M. Ortega Velez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ortega Velez
Based in Arecibo, PR, Jose M. Ortega Velez, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Jose graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. NPI 1134209935 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (787) 878-5746
- Email not available
Practice Locations
302 CALLE M PEREZ AVILES
Arecibo, PR 00612
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
118 services · 17 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
118 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists in Arecibo 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Jose M. Ortega Velez specialize in?
Jose M. Ortega Velez is an internist in Arecibo, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Jose M. Ortega Velez located?
Jose M. Ortega Velez is listed at 302 Calle M Perez Aviles, Arecibo, PR 00612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Jose M. Ortega Velez's phone number?
The number on file is (787) 878-5746. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Jose M. Ortega Velez?
Jose M. Ortega Velez's National Provider Identifier is 1134209935. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Jose M. Ortega Velez train?
Jose M. Ortega Velez attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Jose M. Ortega Velez have?
Jose M. Ortega Velez has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Jose M. Ortega Velez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Jose M. Ortega Velez the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Jose M. Ortega Velez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jose M. Ortega Velez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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