Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Elena Velazquez-Ortiz is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bayamon, PR with over 35 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(787) 787-0202Bayamon, PR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Elena Velazquez-Ortiz, DOCTOR RHEUMATOLOGY has been part of the Bayamon medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (class of 1991), she has been practicing for over 35 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 5 Internal Medicine providers in PRSee all Internal Medicine in Bayamon35+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

Edificio Medico Santa Cruz 73 Calle Santa Cruz- Ofic 216, Bayamon, PR 00961-6941

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
64%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Osteoporosis
64%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Chronic Kidney Disease
53%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Depression
33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina

  2. Board certified · Jul 26, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (Class of 1991)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Urb Las Nubes 29 Via Naranjales, Caguas, PR 00727

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Elena Velazquez-Ortiz

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Elena Velazquez-Ortiz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bayamon required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Elena Velazquez-Ortiz

NPI records show Dr. Velazquez-Ortiz as active with telehealth listed in Bayamon, PR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (787) 787-0202.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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