Armando Wiscovitch Velez, MD
NPI 1225006448 · Internal Medicine Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Armando Wiscovitch Velez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1225006448).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225006448
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9858 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 298 | 96 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 293 | 89 |
| Gabapentin | 244 | 62 |
| Famotidine | 242 | 58 |
| Omeprazole | 217 | 45 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 202 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 195 | 59 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2020-11-24
- Certified
- 2020-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Armando Wiscovitch Velez's NPI number?
- Armando Wiscovitch Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225006448, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Armando Wiscovitch Velez's specialty?
- Armando Wiscovitch Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Armando Wiscovitch Velez located?
- Armando Wiscovitch Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Ave Eduardo Ruberte, Ponce, PR 00728-1739.
- What is Armando Wiscovitch Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Armando Wiscovitch Velez is (787) 259-5990.
- Does Armando Wiscovitch Velez accept Medicare?
- Armando Wiscovitch Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Armando Wiscovitch Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Armando Wiscovitch Velez's NPI (1225006448) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.