Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Luis Castro Velez, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Guaynabo, PR

  • NPI 1922255876
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Centro Internacional de Mercadeo, Suite 303 Ave. Los Canos Exq 28 Km 0.0
Guaynabo, PR 009680001
(787) 277-0847
fax (787) 277-0942
Mailing address
Parque Montebello, F20 Calle 2
Trujillo Alto, PR 009762868

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 26, 2018
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #27631 R

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922255876. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
90
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$8,639
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 60 36 $89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 30 30 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
487
Patients
391
Total drug cost
$5,086
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 100 82 $406
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 73 52 $381
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 58 37 $1,045
Diclofenac Potassium Generic 54 49 $1,477
Gabapentin Generic 51 35 $394
Tramadol Hcl Generic 38 33 $146
Baclofen Generic 26 24 $226
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 21 21 $210
Sulindac Generic 19 14 $290
Methylprednisolone Generic 18 18 $176

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Luis Castro Velez's medical specialty?
Dr. Luis Castro Velez practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Guaynabo, PR.
Where does Dr. Luis Castro Velez practice?
Dr. Luis Castro Velez practices at Centro Internacional de Mercadeo, Guaynabo, PR 009680001. Office phone: 7872770847.
What is Dr. Luis Castro Velez's NPI?
Dr. Luis Castro Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922255876, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luis Castro Velez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Luis Castro Velez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Luis Castro Velez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.