Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Arecibo, PR

  • NPI 1437247988
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Road 129, Km. 0.1, Cayetano Coll Y Toste Hospital, Suite 109 - Lobby
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-8686
fax (787) 879-8686
Mailing address
Po Box 141239
Arecibo, PR 006141239

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 27, 2008
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #9701

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437247988. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$349
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 6 $167.45
United Therapeutics Corporation 2 $134.57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $47.08

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$337
Education
$12

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
9,006
Patients
2,373
Total drug cost
$1,199,565
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 1,870 624 $76,146
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 1,720 395 $18,842
Montelukast Sodium Generic 1,376 282 $8,502
Arnuity Ellipta (Fluticasone Furoate) Brand 1,175 250 $254,075
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 555 122 $202,466
Prednisolone Generic 439 262 $8,386
Qvar Redihaler (Beclomethasone Dipropionate) Brand 421 102 $91,192
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 309 54 $124,443
Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) Brand 267 56 $127,655
Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 250 89 $14,757

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones's medical specialty?
Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Arecibo, PR.
Where does Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones practice?
Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones practices at Road 129, Km. 0.1, Cayetano Coll Y Toste Hospital, Arecibo, PR 00614. Office phone: 7878788686.
What is Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones's NPI?
Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437247988, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Luis Velez-Quinones accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.