# Ruben L Velez, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ruben-velez-md-1053382879
NPI: 1053382879
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ruben L Velez, MD is a nephrology based in San Juan, PR practicing at Dallas Nephrology Associates with NPI 1053382879.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1978
- NPI: 1053382879 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1053382879))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Dallas Nephrology Associates
- Address: 525 Ave Franklin D Roosevelt, Ofc 711, San Juan, PR, 009188057
- Phone: (214) 358-2300
- Group practice size: 154 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 43 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 6 plans
- [Florida Blue: Triple-S (PR)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/florida-blue-triple-s-pr) — 1 plan
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ruben L Velez, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1053382879).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 35 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,030.

Largest disclosed payer: Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. ($257 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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