Luis Castro Velez, MD
NPI 1922255876 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Guaynabo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Castro Velez, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Guaynabo, PR (NPI 1922255876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922255876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 27631 R (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
17 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
74 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 | 46 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$109 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 53 | 45 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 48 | 37 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 41 | 23 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 36 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 31 | 21 |
| Sulindac | 31 | 21 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 26 |
| Nabumetone | 23 | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-22
- Last updated
- 2018-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Castro Velez's NPI number?
- Luis Castro Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922255876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Castro Velez's specialty?
- Luis Castro Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Castro Velez located?
- Luis Castro Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is Centro Internacional De Mercadeo, Guaynabo, PR 00968-0001.
- What is Luis Castro Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Castro Velez is (787) 277-0847.
- Does Luis Castro Velez accept Medicare?
- Luis Castro Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Castro Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Castro Velez's NPI (1922255876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.