Ricardo Lopez-Velez, MD
NPI 1922066711 · General Practice Physician · Castaner, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Lopez-Velez, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Castaner, PR (NPI 1922066711).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922066711
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16157 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 151 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 508 | 88 |
| Gabapentin | 423 | 65 |
| Metformin Hcl | 405 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 347 | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 341 | 52 |
| Simvastatin | 321 | 76 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 289 | 50 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-02
- Last updated
- 2012-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Lopez-Velez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Lopez-Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922066711, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Lopez-Velez's specialty?
- Ricardo Lopez-Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Lopez-Velez located?
- Ricardo Lopez-Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is Road 135, Km. 64.2, Castaner, PR 00631.
- What is Ricardo Lopez-Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Lopez-Velez is (787) 829-5010.
- Does Ricardo Lopez-Velez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Lopez-Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Lopez-Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Lopez-Velez's NPI (1922066711) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.