Quick answers
- Does Julio J. Velez Rivera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julio J. Velez Rivera 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.
- What is Julio J. Velez Rivera's NPI number?
- 1316401078. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Julio J. Velez Rivera works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Julio J. Velez Rivera at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Auxilio Mutuo HospitalSan Juan, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400016
Practice locations
Addresses where Julio J. Velez Rivera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avenida Juan Ponce De Leon Parada, 37 Hospital Auxilio MutuoHato Rey, PR 00919 (787) 758‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Julio J. Velez Rivera as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- ER Specialized Care LLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Hato Rey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hato Rey, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in ER Specialized Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316401078 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians