Mauricio Velasco, M.D.
NPI 1508848979 · Internal Medicine Physician · West New York, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mauricio Velasco, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in West New York, NJ (NPI 1508848979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508848979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA07598200 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
700 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 | 233 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $100 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 89 | $22 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 79 | $22 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 78 | $91 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 78 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 163 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,007 | 265 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 571 | 152 |
| Losartan Potassium | 522 | 133 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 507 | 124 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 389 | 106 |
| Omeprazole | 355 | 101 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 4 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
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2010-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mauricio Velasco's NPI number?
- Mauricio Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508848979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mauricio Velasco's specialty?
- Mauricio Velasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mauricio Velasco located?
- Mauricio Velasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 6500 Broadway, West New York, NJ 07093-3112.
- What is Mauricio Velasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mauricio Velasco is (201) 864-3456.
- Does Mauricio Velasco accept Medicare?
- Mauricio Velasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mauricio Velasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Mauricio Velasco's NPI (1508848979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.