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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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CHALETS DE LA FUENTE 8 CALLE FLORIDIANO APT 802
Carolina, PR 00987
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15 services · 15 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
15 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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
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
The number on file is (787) 506-1276. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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
Dr. Velez Melendez attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Velez Melendez has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
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.
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