Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in San Germán, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital De La Concepcion. Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dr. Axel W. Velez Santiago Csp. Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 892-2217 to request Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 58 Calle Santiago
Ste 1
San Germán, PR 00683-4440

Phone 1: (787) 892-2217

Fax: (787) 892-2217


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Axel W Velez Santiago
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6103001581
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Pulmonary Disease

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1740276047
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 22, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Axel W Velez Santiago has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 35 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Dr. Axel W. Velez Santiago Csp


Practice Locations

58 Calle Santiago
Ste 1
San Germán, PR 00683-4440

Phone: (787) 892-2217
Fax: (787) 892-2217
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


58 Calle Dr Santiago Veve
San Germán, PR 00683-4050
Phone: (787) 892-2217
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, April 12, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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