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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1235278516 DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY
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Rheumatology Physician in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,181 in Rheumatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 683 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$23.89
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY filed 5,031 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- $23.89
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,031 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY 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).
What does the federal data show about Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,031 145% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY credentials at EDIFICIO MEDICO SANTA CRUZ, Bayamon, PR, 00961, with a listed phone of (787) 787-0202. NPI 1235278516 was issued on 02/05/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,031 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 683 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.1 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235278516 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/05/2007 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$24
Largest payer
Amgen Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
5,031
Total Claims
$2.1M
Total Drug Cost
683
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,930
- Total Day Supply
- 164,066
- Generic Drug Cost
- $99K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (0.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 84% female / 16% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 162, 65-74: 284, 75-84: 190, 85+: 47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
688 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
531 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
497 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
330 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 274
Diclofenac Sodium
274 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 223
Alendronate Sodium
223 claims
- Baclofen 207
Baclofen
207 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 198
Tizanidine Hcl
198 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 688 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 531 |
| Prednisone | 497 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 330 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 274 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 223 |
| Baclofen | 207 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 198 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 181 |
| Ibandronate Sodium | 156 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's 5,031 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Velazquez-Ortiz.
Dr. Paloma Alejandro
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Roberto Alvarez
M.D.
Aibonito, PR
Dr. Osvaldo Antommattei
MD
Ponce, PR
Dr. Oscar Arill
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Michael Babilonia Roman
M.D.
Mayaguez, PR
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's specialty? ▼
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Credentials: DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY.
How much does Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY wrote 5,031 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.1M in drug costs for 683 beneficiaries.
Where is Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY located? ▼
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY is located at EDIFICIO MEDICO SANTA CRUZ, Bayamon, PR, 00961. Phone: (787) 787-0202.
What is Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's NPI number? ▼
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235278516, issued on 02/05/2007.
Does Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Methotrexate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY accept Medicare? ▼
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,031 Part D claims and 683 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's credentials? ▼
Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY's NPI is 1235278516 with credentials DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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