Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Hector Antonio Velez Cortes, MD

Individual provider Hematology & Oncology Physician · NPI 1952405425

Dr. Hector Antonio Velez Cortes, MD is a Hematology/Oncology in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Graduated from University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2001, 25 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Puerto Rico.

Years since qualifying
25
Trained at
University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina
Licensed in
PR
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address may be wrong

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1217 Ave Hostos Ste 101
Ponce, PR 00717-0953
Phone: (787) 259-7807
Fax: (787) 840-6448

Specialties & licences

Hematology & Oncology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RH0003X · Licence 14795 (PR)

Record details

NPI number1952405425
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedSeptember 12, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 20, 2012

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyHEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY CENTRAL DEL CARIBE ESCUELA DE MEDICINA
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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