Luis Velez-Quinones, M.D.
NPI 1437247988 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Velez-Quinones, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1437247988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437247988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9701 (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
19 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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 1,975 | 640 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 1,583 | 373 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 1,321 | 272 |
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 1,188 | 260 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate | 446 | 102 |
| Beclomethasone Dipropionatebrand: Qvar Redihaler | 420 | 104 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$349 across 10 records (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
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2008-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Velez-Quinones's NPI number?
- Luis Velez-Quinones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437247988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Velez-Quinones's specialty?
- Luis Velez-Quinones is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Velez-Quinones located?
- Luis Velez-Quinones's practice location on file with NPPES is Road 129, Km. 0.1, Cayetano Coll Y Toste Hospital, Arecibo, PR 00614.
- What is Luis Velez-Quinones's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Velez-Quinones is (787) 878-8686.
- Does Luis Velez-Quinones accept Medicare?
- Luis Velez-Quinones is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Velez-Quinones's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Velez-Quinones's NPI (1437247988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.