Roberto Velazquez Torres, MD
NPI 1588622674 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Roberto Velazquez Torres, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1588622674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588622674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 7161 (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
33 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 | 33 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$61 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 124 | 26 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 108 | — |
| Hydroxyurea | 81 | 12 |
| Ibrutinibbrand: Imbruvica | 79 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 22 |
| Exemestane | 36 | — |
| Prednisone | 29 | 13 |
| Dexamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$273 across 13 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
- 2006-05-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roberto Velazquez Torres's NPI number?
- Roberto Velazquez Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588622674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Roberto Velazquez Torres's specialty?
- Roberto Velazquez Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Roberto Velazquez Torres located?
- Roberto Velazquez Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is Edificio Porrata Pila 2431 Ave Las Americas, Ponce, PR 00717-2114.
- What is Roberto Velazquez Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Roberto Velazquez Torres is (787) 841-0587.
- Does Roberto Velazquez Torres accept Medicare?
- Roberto Velazquez Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Roberto Velazquez Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Roberto Velazquez Torres's NPI (1588622674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.