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Rheumatology

Elena Velazquez Ortiz, MD

Sees patients in Bayamon, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Elena Velazquez Ortiz, MD is a rheumatologist at 66 Calle Santa Cruz, Suite 302, Bayamon, PR 00961. Phone: (787) 787-0202. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elena Velazquez Ortiz had 26 Original Medicare patients and 55 services. NPI 1235278516. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 66 Calle Santa Cruz, Suite 302, Bayamon, PR 00961 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 787‑0202
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elena Velazquez Ortiz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Elena Velazquez Ortiz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elena Velazquez Ortiz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Elena Velazquez Ortiz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for Elena Velazquez Ortiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elena Velazquez Ortiz's NPI number?
1235278516. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Elena Velazquez Ortiz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients26
Services billed to Medicare55
Different services or procedures3
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)50 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes69%
  • Osteoporosis62%
  • Chronic kidney disease58%

Practice locations

Addresses where Elena Velazquez Ortiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Bayamon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bayamon, PR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235278516
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians