Ruth Romero Velasco, MD
NPI 1992158547 · General Acute Care Hospital · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Romero Velasco, MD is a General Acute Care Hospital provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1992158547).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992158547
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Acute Care HospitalHospitals
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 86500 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Hospitals
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
849 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 395 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 181 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 142 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 111 | $161 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 20 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$161 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | 29 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 27 | 27 |
| Carvedilol | 15 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 13 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9330 Medical Plaza DrNorth Charleston, SC 29406-9104Phone: (843) 797-7000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-19
- Last updated
- 2021-11-15
- Certified
- 2021-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Romero Velasco's NPI number?
- Ruth Romero Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992158547, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Romero Velasco's specialty?
- Ruth Romero Velasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Acute Care Hospital (Hospitals).
- Where is Ruth Romero Velasco located?
- Ruth Romero Velasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5615.
- What is Ruth Romero Velasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Romero Velasco is (617) 296-4000.
- Does Ruth Romero Velasco accept Medicare?
- Ruth Romero Velasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Romero Velasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Romero Velasco's NPI (1992158547) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.