Ricardo Velazquez, MD
NPI 1679956627 · Psychiatry Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Velazquez, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1679956627).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679956627
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21364 (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
10 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 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 1,717 | 290 |
| Temazepam | 1,112 | 204 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 1,074 | 199 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 859 | 167 |
| Mirtazapine | 707 | 145 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 694 | 101 |
| Lorazepam | 627 | 117 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 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
- 2015-07-08
- Last updated
- 2020-05-14
- Certified
- 2020-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Velazquez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Velazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679956627, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Velazquez's specialty?
- Ricardo Velazquez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Velazquez located?
- Ricardo Velazquez's practice location on file with NPPES is University District Hospital, San Juan, PR 00935-0001.
- What is Ricardo Velazquez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Velazquez is (787) 754-0101.
- Does Ricardo Velazquez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Velazquez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Velazquez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Velazquez's NPI (1679956627) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.