Luis A Castro Velez, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Guaynabo, PR

Luis A Castro Velez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is a member of the group practice Centro Fisiatrico Del Plata Psc and his current practice location is Centro Internacional De Mercadeo, Suite 303 Ave. Los Canos Exq 28 Km 0.0, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 277-0847.

Luis A Castro Velez is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 27631 R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1922255876.

Contact Information

Luis A Castro Velez, MD
Centro Internacional De Mercadeo, Suite 303 Ave. Los Canos Exq 28 Km 0.0,
Guaynabo, PR 00968-0001
(787) 277-0847
(787) 277-0942



Physician's Profile

Full NameLuis A Castro Velez
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience16 Years
LocationCentro Internacional De Mercadeo, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Luis A Castro Velez attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922255876
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2008
  • Last Update Date: 06/26/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163679242
  • Enrollment ID: I20120824000050

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Luis A Castro Velez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922255876NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 27631 R (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Luis A Castro Velez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentro Fisiatrico Del Plata Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912384074
PECOS PAC ID: 5496003311
Enrollment ID: O20180808002324

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Luis A Castro Velez, MD
Parque Montebello, F20 Calle 2,
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976-2868

Ph: (787) 550-6162
Luis A Castro Velez, MD
Centro Internacional De Mercadeo, Suite 303 Ave. Los Canos Exq 28 Km 0.0,
Guaynabo, PR 00968-0001

Ph: (787) 277-0847

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Dr. Carmen Velazquez,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Jose Manuel Morales, M.D.
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