Luis Martinez-Velazquez, MD, PHD
NPI 1164985933 · Ophthalmology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Martinez-Velazquez, MD, PHD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1164985933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164985933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1014693 (MA)
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
7 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
255 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 69 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $102 |
| Repair of Detached Retina With Drainage and Removal of Eye Fluid Between Lens and Retina67108 | 28 | $198 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 24 | $152 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 17 | $95 |
| Removal of Eye Fluid (vitreous) Between Lens and Retina67036 | 17 | $155 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 233 | 164 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 125 | 117 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 95 | 87 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 66 | 40 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 45 | 16 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 33 | 16 |
| Latanoprost | 30 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$752 across 5 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
- 2019-04-09
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
- Certified
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Martinez-Velazquez's NPI number?
- Luis Martinez-Velazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164985933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Martinez-Velazquez's specialty?
- Luis Martinez-Velazquez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Martinez-Velazquez located?
- Luis Martinez-Velazquez's practice location on file with NPPES is 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3096.
- What is Luis Martinez-Velazquez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Martinez-Velazquez is (617) 573-3288.
- Does Luis Martinez-Velazquez accept Medicare?
- Luis Martinez-Velazquez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Martinez-Velazquez's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Martinez-Velazquez's NPI (1164985933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.