Rafael Velez, MD
NPI 1730150962 · Anesthesiology Physician · Somerset, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Velez, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Somerset, PA (NPI 1730150962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730150962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD026814E (PA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 86 | $71 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 69 | $68 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 31 | $81 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 24 | $52 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Gallbladder, Pancreas, Or Liver Using an Endoscope00732 | 18 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$105 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756Phone: (412) 359-6581Fax: (412) 359-3483
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2020-10-19
- Certified
- 2020-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Velez's NPI number?
- Rafael Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730150962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Velez's specialty?
- Rafael Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Velez located?
- Rafael Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 S Center Ave, Somerset, PA 15501-2033.
- What is Rafael Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Velez is (814) 443-5000.
- Does Rafael Velez accept Medicare?
- Rafael Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Velez's NPI (1730150962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.