Lydia Velez Rivera, M.D.
NPI 1174565287 · General Practice Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Velez Rivera, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1174565287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174565287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10091 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 137 | 19 |
| Temazepam | 127 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 102 | 17 |
| Famotidine | 72 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 66 | 15 |
| Simvastatin | 61 | 16 |
| Clonazepam | 59 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2011-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Velez Rivera's NPI number?
- Lydia Velez Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174565287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Velez Rivera's specialty?
- Lydia Velez Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lydia Velez Rivera located?
- Lydia Velez Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is Hc 2 Box 17238, Arecibo, PR 00612-9065.
- What is Lydia Velez Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Velez Rivera is (787) 817-3643.
- Does Lydia Velez Rivera accept Medicare?
- Lydia Velez Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Velez Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Velez Rivera's NPI (1174565287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.