Axel Velez Santiago, MD
NPI 1740276047 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San German, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Axel Velez Santiago, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in San German, PR (NPI 1740276047).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740276047
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10648 (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
20 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
402 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 | 86 | $77 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 73 | $37 |
| Test to Measure Largest Amount of Air Breathed in an Out94200 | 70 | $15 |
| Evaluation of Use of Breathing Device94664 | 58 | $13 |
| Follow-Up Therapy Service to Facilitate Lung Function94668 | 48 | $28 |
| Initial Therapy Service to Facilitate Lung Function94667 | 33 | $22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 1,348 | 384 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 1,338 | 376 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 1,058 | 376 |
| Prednisone | 637 | 348 |
| Azithromycin | 409 | 334 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 338 | 82 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-22
- Last updated
- 2011-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Axel Velez Santiago's NPI number?
- Axel Velez Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740276047, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Axel Velez Santiago's specialty?
- Axel Velez Santiago is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Axel Velez Santiago located?
- Axel Velez Santiago's practice location on file with NPPES is 58 Calle Santiago, San German, PR 00683-4440.
- What is Axel Velez Santiago's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Axel Velez Santiago is (787) 892-2217.
- Does Axel Velez Santiago accept Medicare?
- Axel Velez Santiago is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Axel Velez Santiago's NPI active?
- Yes — Axel Velez Santiago's NPI (1740276047) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.