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2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1134209935 M.D.
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Hepatology Physician in Arecibo, 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 282 in Hepatology 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 409 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$423.2
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. filed 4,247 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hepatology Physician in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, prescribing 89% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $423.2
- 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.
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,247 Top 8% higher than 92% 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)
Jose Ortega 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).
What does the federal data show about Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hepatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,247 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Hepatology 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 Hepatology 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).
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 302 CALLE M PEREZ AVILES, Arecibo, PR, 00612, with a listed phone of (787) 878-5746. NPI 1134209935 was issued on 10/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,247 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 409 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $258K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 282 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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 | 1134209935 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hepatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/16/2006 |
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 Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$423
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Hepatology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,247 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.
4,247
Total Claims
$258K
Total Drug Cost
409
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,860
- Total Day Supply
- 192,806
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $197K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $61K
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (0.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 213
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.38
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 62, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 146, 85+: 48
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
245 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
231 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
162 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
150 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
136 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
128 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
126 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
125 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 245 |
| Losartan Potassium | 231 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 162 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 150 |
| Metformin Hcl | 136 |
| Gabapentin | 128 |
| Lisinopril | 126 |
| Omeprazole | 125 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 99 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 97 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hepatology Physician Overview
How Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.
282
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s 4,247 claims are above the specialty average of 803.
Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ortega Velez.
Dr. Teresa Del Rio Montesinos
MD
Mayaguez, PR
Amanda Ortiz Vicil
Guayama, PR
Dr. Federico Rodriguez Perez
MD
San Juan, PR
Compare Hepatology 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 Hepatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. wrote 4,247 Medicare Part D claims totaling $258K in drug costs for 409 beneficiaries.
Where is Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. located? ▼
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. is located at 302 CALLE M PEREZ AVILES, Arecibo, PR, 00612. Phone: (787) 878-5746.
What is Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134209935, issued on 10/16/2006.
Does Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $197K in brand drug costs.
Does Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 282 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,247 Part D claims and 409 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jose Ortega Velez, M.D.'s NPI is 1134209935 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
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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