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Neurology

Frances M. Velez Lago, MD

Sees patients in Carolina, PR · Puerto Rico

Summary

Dr. Frances M. Velez Lago, MD is a neurologist at Carr 190, 8 Sabana Abajo, Carolina, PR 00983. Phone: (787) 789-1996. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Frances M. Velez Lago had 29 Original Medicare patients and 63 services. NPI 1902002777. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurologist (Medicare lists Neurology)
  • Address: Carr 190, 8 Sabana Abajo, Carolina, PR 00983 · Directions
  • Phone: (787) 789‑1996
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Clinica Las Americas Guaynabo, Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Frances M. Velez Lago, 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 Frances M. Velez Lago accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frances M. Velez Lago 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 Frances M. Velez Lago see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 29 Original Medicare patients and 63 services for Frances M. Velez Lago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Frances M. Velez Lago's NPI number?
1902002777. 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 Frances M. Velez Lago, 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 patients29
Services billed to Medicare63
Different services or procedures7
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

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)41 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%
  • Diabetes69%
  • Arthritis41%

Practice locations

Addresses where Frances M. Velez Lago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Frances M. Velez Lago as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Clinica Las Americas Guaynabo, Inc51 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Carolina

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

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Other clinicians in Clinica Las Americas Guaynabo, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902002777
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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