Physician Profile
Rafael Torres Velez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Torres Velez
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Rafael Torres Velez, M.D. practices in Carolina, PR. Rafael graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1977. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (787) 768-4285
- Email not available
Practice Locations
X1152 PONTEZUELA AVE URB VISTAMAR
Carolina, PR 00983
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
45 services · 23 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other specialists in Carolina 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 1977 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rafael Torres Velez?
Rafael Torres Velez is a specialist in Carolina, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Rafael Torres Velez's address?
Rafael Torres Velez is listed at X1152 Pontezuela Ave Urb Vistamar, Carolina, PR 00983. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Torres Velez?
The number on file is (787) 768-4285. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Rafael Torres Velez's NPI number?
Rafael Torres Velez's National Provider Identifier is 1720084874. 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 Rafael Torres Velez train?
Rafael Torres Velez attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rafael Torres Velez been practicing?
Rafael Torres Velez has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rafael Torres Velez perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rafael Torres 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
Has Rafael Torres Velez confirmed this information?
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