Franz Velarde, MD
NPI 1093795494 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franz Velarde, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1093795494).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093795494
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- L4781 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
334 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 91 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 62 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 40 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 23 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 18 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 2 Views74019 | 18 | $35 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$224 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2020-02-04
- Certified
- 2020-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franz Velarde's NPI number?
- Franz Velarde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093795494, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franz Velarde's specialty?
- Franz Velarde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franz Velarde located?
- Franz Velarde's practice location on file with NPPES is 1620 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550-8286.
- What is Franz Velarde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franz Velarde is (956) 421-3041.
- Does Franz Velarde accept Medicare?
- Franz Velarde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franz Velarde's NPI active?
- Yes — Franz Velarde's NPI (1093795494) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.