Ruben Velazquez-Rousset, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1720290083 · Otolaryngology Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Velazquez-Rousset, M.D., PH.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1720290083).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720290083
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 15369 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
87 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 49 | $90 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 38 | $47 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$90 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 1,157 | 292 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 662 | 164 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 527 | 126 |
| Famotidine | 167 | 45 |
| Azelastine/Fluticasonebrand: Azelastine-Fluticasone | 117 | 39 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 95 | 77 |
| Omeprazole | 88 | 30 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-07
- Last updated
- 2013-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Velazquez-Rousset's NPI number?
- Ruben Velazquez-Rousset's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720290083, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Velazquez-Rousset's specialty?
- Ruben Velazquez-Rousset is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Velazquez-Rousset located?
- Ruben Velazquez-Rousset's practice location on file with NPPES is Carr 349 Km 2.7, Mayaguez, PR 00680.
- What is Ruben Velazquez-Rousset's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Velazquez-Rousset is (787) 832-4773.
- Does Ruben Velazquez-Rousset accept Medicare?
- Ruben Velazquez-Rousset is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Velazquez-Rousset's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Velazquez-Rousset's NPI (1720290083) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.