Donald Velarde, M.D.
NPI 1467449215 · Hospitalist Physician · Mesa, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Velarde, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Mesa, AZ (NPI 1467449215).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467449215
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 22015 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,212 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 761 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 163 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 155 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 79 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 38 | $166 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 16 | $202 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 64 | 63 |
| Prednisone | 39 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 30 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 29 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 20 | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Velarde's NPI number?
- Donald Velarde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467449215, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Velarde's specialty?
- Donald Velarde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Velarde located?
- Donald Velarde's practice location on file with NPPES is 4711 E Falcon Dr, Mesa, AZ 85215-2508.
- What is Donald Velarde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Velarde is (480) 357-2048.
- Does Donald Velarde accept Medicare?
- Donald Velarde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Velarde's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Velarde's NPI (1467449215) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.