Mark Velarde, PA-C
NPI 1477659423 · Medical Physician Assistant · Ypsilanti, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Velarde, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Ypsilanti, MI (NPI 1477659423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477659423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601004901 (MI)
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
19 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
614 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 | 196 | $106 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 134 | $53 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 81 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $139 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 88 | 34 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 79 | 26 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 72 | 30 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 70 | 18 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | 64 | 19 |
| Azathioprine | 52 | 13 |
| Mesalamine | 41 | 15 |
| Famotidine | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$108 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
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2025-12-15
- Certified
- 2025-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Velarde's NPI number?
- Mark Velarde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477659423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Velarde's specialty?
- Mark Velarde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mark Velarde located?
- Mark Velarde's practice location on file with NPPES is 5300 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-8632.
- What is Mark Velarde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Velarde is (734) 434-6262.
- Does Mark Velarde accept Medicare?
- Mark Velarde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Velarde's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Velarde's NPI (1477659423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.