KARLA F. VELEZ RIVERA MD – NPI #1801039961
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KARLA VELEZ RIVERA is a physician located in MAYAGUEZ, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801039961 to KARLA VELEZ RIVERA on April 19, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Mar 01, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KARLA VELEZ RIVERA below.

NPI Profile for
KARLA F. VELEZ RIVERA

NPI Number
1801039961
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KARLA F. VELEZ RIVERA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER
HOSTOS AVE. 410
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681
Phone: (787) 376-0407 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 6848
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681-6848
Phone: (787) 376-0407 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 PR 18033

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KARLA VELEZ RIVERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAYAGUEZ MEDICAL CENTER
      CARR 2 BO SABALOS
      MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682

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