Marcos Velazquez, MD
NPI 1518925288 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Marcos Velazquez, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1518925288).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518925288
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 7697 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
94 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $89 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 20 | $14 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$89 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 763 | 311 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 651 | 272 |
| Losartan Potassium | 598 | 256 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 521 | 207 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 376 | 155 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 242 | 109 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$872 across 20 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
- 2006-05-03
- Last updated
- 2012-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Marcos Velazquez's NPI number?
- Marcos Velazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518925288, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Marcos Velazquez's specialty?
- Marcos Velazquez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Marcos Velazquez located?
- Marcos Velazquez's practice location on file with NPPES is Calle De Diego #55, Mayaguez, PR 00668.
- What is Marcos Velazquez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Marcos Velazquez is (787) 833-6100.
- Does Marcos Velazquez accept Medicare?
- Marcos Velazquez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Marcos Velazquez's NPI active?
- Yes — Marcos Velazquez's NPI (1518925288) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.