Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco, MD
General Acute Care Hospital (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Boston, MA
- NPI 1992158547
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
2100 Dorchester Ave
Boston, MA 021245615
(617) 296-4000 - Additional location
-
9330 Medical Plaza Dr
North Charleston, SC 294069104
(843) 797-7000 - Mailing address
-
9 Huguenin Ave Apt 306
Charleston, SC 294037039
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 15, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 282N00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Massachusetts #268008 · South Carolina #86500
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992158547. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
770
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$83,152
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 337 | 173 | $74 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 194 | 192 | $163 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 137 | 135 | $108 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 78 | 58 | $112 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 24 | 23 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Boston General Acute Care Hospital, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$41
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $41.43 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
73
Patients
73
Total drug cost
$448
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 19 | $122 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $111 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $109 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 11 | 11 | $43 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 11 | 11 | $63 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco practices General Acute Care Hospital in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco practice?
Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco practices at 2100 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 021245615. Office phone: 6172964000.
What is Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992158547, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Romero Velasco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.