Veronica Velez Medina, M.D.
NPI 1972713345 · General Practice Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veronica Velez Medina, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1972713345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972713345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16779 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 130 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 670 | 129 |
| Losartan Potassium | 535 | 84 |
| Gabapentin | 365 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 364 | 59 |
| Metformin Hcl | 342 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 302 | 55 |
| Simvastatin | 291 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$165 across 2 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
- 2007-05-23
- Last updated
- 2022-02-15
- Certified
- 2022-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veronica Velez Medina's NPI number?
- Veronica Velez Medina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972713345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veronica Velez Medina's specialty?
- Veronica Velez Medina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Veronica Velez Medina located?
- Veronica Velez Medina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Ave Ponce De Leon Oficina 401-F, San Juan, PR 00909-9999.
- What is Veronica Velez Medina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veronica Velez Medina is (787) 597-9197.
- Does Veronica Velez Medina accept Medicare?
- Veronica Velez Medina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veronica Velez Medina's NPI active?
- Yes — Veronica Velez Medina's NPI (1972713345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.