Physician Profile

Kid K. Velez Melendez, MD

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About Dr. Velez Melendez

Based in Carolina, PR, Kid K. Velez Melendez, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general practice. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. NPI 1700477874 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2007

Specialty

General Practice (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

PR licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 22155As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1700477874Issued 2021

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Velez Melendez's specialty?

Dr. Velez Melendez is a general practitioner in Carolina, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Velez Melendez?

Dr. Velez Melendez is listed at Chalets de la Fuente 8 Calle Floridiano Apt 802, Carolina, PR 00987. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Velez Melendez?

The number on file is (787) 506-1276. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Velez Melendez's NPI number?

Dr. Velez Melendez's National Provider Identifier is 1700477874. 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

What is Dr. Velez Melendez's medical education?

Dr. Velez Melendez attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Velez Melendez been practicing?

Dr. Velez Melendez has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Velez Melendez known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Velez Melendez 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

Has Dr. Velez Melendez confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Velez Melendez. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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