Karla Velez Rivera, MD
NPI 1801039961 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karla Velez Rivera, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1801039961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801039961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18033 (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
17 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
100 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 | 83 | $85 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 17 | $7 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$85 (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 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 467 | 222 |
| Losartan Potassium | 298 | 135 |
| Gabapentin | 230 | 87 |
| Famotidine | 218 | 92 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 212 | 106 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 207 | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 194 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$492 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
- 2009-04-19
- Last updated
- 2011-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karla Velez Rivera's NPI number?
- Karla Velez Rivera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801039961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karla Velez Rivera's specialty?
- Karla Velez Rivera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karla Velez Rivera located?
- Karla Velez Rivera's practice location on file with NPPES is Mayaguez Medical Center, Mayaguez, PR 00681.
- What is Karla Velez Rivera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karla Velez Rivera is (787) 376-0407.
- Does Karla Velez Rivera accept Medicare?
- Karla Velez Rivera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karla Velez Rivera's NPI active?
- Yes — Karla Velez Rivera's NPI (1801039961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.