Ricardo Velasquez Saldana, MD
NPI 1497196786 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Velasquez Saldana, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1497196786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497196786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 298600 (NY)
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
12 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
736 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 395 | $237 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 205 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 86 | $131 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 25 | $87 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 14 | $95 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-15
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
- Certified
- 2024-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Velasquez Saldana's NPI number?
- Ricardo Velasquez Saldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497196786, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Velasquez Saldana's specialty?
- Ricardo Velasquez Saldana is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Velasquez Saldana located?
- Ricardo Velasquez Saldana's practice location on file with NPPES is 4422 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10457-2545.
- What is Ricardo Velasquez Saldana's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Velasquez Saldana is (718) 960-6202.
- Does Ricardo Velasquez Saldana accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Velasquez Saldana is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Velasquez Saldana's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Velasquez Saldana's NPI (1497196786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.