Maria Velazquez Lamela, MD
NPI 1578907614 · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Caguas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Velazquez Lamela, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1578907614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578907614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 21101 (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
13 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
209 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 86 | $123 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 43 | $35 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 41 | $62 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 20 | $34 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 19 | $38 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$123 (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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 2,674 | 505 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 2,536 | 497 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 2,197 | 593 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 1,444 | 329 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,328 | 474 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 806 | 154 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 767 | 196 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$955 across 14 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
- 2013-04-19
- Last updated
- 2024-11-11
- Certified
- 2024-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Velazquez Lamela's NPI number?
- Maria Velazquez Lamela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578907614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Velazquez Lamela's specialty?
- Maria Velazquez Lamela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Velazquez Lamela located?
- Maria Velazquez Lamela's practice location on file with NPPES is Plaza Bairoa, Caguas, PR 00725-0092.
- What is Maria Velazquez Lamela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Velazquez Lamela is (787) 641-3030.
- Does Maria Velazquez Lamela accept Medicare?
- Maria Velazquez Lamela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Velazquez Lamela's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Velazquez Lamela's NPI (1578907614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.