Teresa Velez, NP
NPI 1346955341 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Teresa Velez, NP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1346955341).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346955341
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 209026402 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 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
393 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 209 | $35 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 139 | $64 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 45 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$132 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 121 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 119 | 24 |
| Potassium Chloride | 87 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 68 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 64 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,146 across 14 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
- 2023-01-16
- Last updated
- 2023-01-16
- Certified
- 2023-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Teresa Velez's NPI number?
- Teresa Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346955341, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Teresa Velez's specialty?
- Teresa Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Teresa Velez located?
- Teresa Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 8600 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60652-3614.
- What is Teresa Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Teresa Velez is (773) 636-2899.
- Does Teresa Velez accept Medicare?
- Teresa Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Teresa Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Teresa Velez's NPI (1346955341) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.