Quick answers
- Does Dencel Garcia Velez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dencel Garcia Velez 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 Dencel Garcia Velez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 80 services for Dencel Garcia Velez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dencel Garcia Velez's NPI number?
- 1386141919. 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 Dencel Garcia Velez, 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 patients | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 80 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)21 services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)14 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%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression33%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Dencel Garcia Velez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dencel Garcia Velez 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
- Hospital Pavia CaguasCaguas, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400120
Practice locations
Addresses where Dencel Garcia Velez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 576 Calle Cesar Gonzalez, Suite 506San Juan, PR 00918 (787) 772‑1007
- 715 Ave Ponce De LeonSan Juan, PR 00917 (787) 772‑1007
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dencel Garcia Velez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- RJR and Co. PSC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Juan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in RJR and Co. PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386141919 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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