Quick answers
- Does Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset 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 Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 98 services for Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset's NPI number?
- 1720290083. 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 Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset, 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 98 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)49 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)38 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 cholesterol74%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis35%
Hospitals where Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset 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.
- Bella Vista HospitalMayaguez, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400014
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carr 349 Km, 7 Cerro Las MesasMayaguez, PR 00680 (787) 834‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruben A. Velazquez Rousset as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bella Vista Hospital Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Mayaguez
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mayaguez, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bella Vista Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720290083 |
| 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