2026 NPPES data Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician NPI 1275757288 M.D.
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EDISON VELEZ, M.D.

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician in LAJAS, Puerto Rico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 269 beneficiaries · Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician avg: 968
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: EDISON VELEZ, M.D. is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAJAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 269 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: EDISON VELEZ, M.D. filed 8,469 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAJAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

EDISON VELEZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EDISON VELEZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2007

NPI 1275757288

Primary specialty

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician

Niche

1,764 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,469 775% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 968

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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EDISON VELEZ, M.D. is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider practicing in LAJAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1275757288. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

EDISON VELEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 65 DE INFANTERIA #23 NORTH, LAJAS, PR, 00667, with a listed phone of (787) 899-5209. NPI 1275757288 was issued on 04/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VELEZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,469 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 269 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $371K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,764 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 968 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

65 DE INFANTERIA #23 NORTH
LAJAS, PR 00667

Provider Details

NPI 1275757288
Specialty Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

EDISON VELEZ, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 8,469 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

8,469
Total Claims
$371K
Total Drug Cost
269
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,447
Total Day Supply
361,084
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$282K
Generic Drug Cost
$88K
Opioid Claims
18 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
131

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 97, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
599
Simvastatin
417
Atorvastatin Calcium
369
Gabapentin
369
Losartan Potassium
311
Metformin Hcl
304
Famotidine
251
Glimepiride
228
Alendronate Sodium
223
Pantoprazole Sodium
216

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Overview

How EDISON VELEZ, M.D. fits within the Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,764
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician
968
Avg Claims per Provider

EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s 8,469 claims are above the specialty average of 968.

Nearby Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VELEZ.

Compare Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
EDISON VELEZ, M.D. specializes in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician and practices in LAJAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDISON VELEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDISON VELEZ, M.D. wrote 8,469 Medicare Part D claims totaling $371K in drug costs for 269 beneficiaries.
Where is EDISON VELEZ, M.D. located?
EDISON VELEZ, M.D. is located at 65 DE INFANTERIA #23 NORTH, LAJAS, PR, 00667. Phone: (787) 899-5209.
What is EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275757288, issued on 04/12/2007.
Does EDISON VELEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $282K in brand drug costs.
Does EDISON VELEZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, EDISON VELEZ, M.D. had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,764 Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider writes 968 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDISON VELEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDISON VELEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDISON VELEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,469 Part D claims and 269 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
EDISON VELEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1275757288 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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