Maria-Gabriela Velez, MD
NPI 1467765560 · Nephrology Physician · Denver, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria-Gabriela Velez, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Denver, CO (NPI 1467765560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467765560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DR.0055656 (CO)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
432 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 147 | $129 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 111 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 98 | $76 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 44 | $349 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$349 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 147 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 114 | 36 |
| Lisinopril | 79 | 22 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 49 | 15 |
| Carvedilol | 46 | 14 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 45 | — |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,295 across 48 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 777 Bannock StDenver, CO 80204-4597Phone: (303) 436-4949Fax: (303) 436-7249
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-17
- Last updated
- 2025-01-09
- Certified
- 2025-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria-Gabriela Velez's NPI number?
- Maria-Gabriela Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467765560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria-Gabriela Velez's specialty?
- Maria-Gabriela Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria-Gabriela Velez located?
- Maria-Gabriela Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80210-5073.
- What is Maria-Gabriela Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria-Gabriela Velez is (303) 777-3333.
- Does Maria-Gabriela Velez accept Medicare?
- Maria-Gabriela Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria-Gabriela Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria-Gabriela Velez's NPI (1467765560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.