Cesar Velarde, MD
NPI 1588633655 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cesar Velarde, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1588633655).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588633655
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 98-188 (NM)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Unclassified DrugsJ3490 | 867 | $0 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Level64484 | 244 | $121 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 241 | $280 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Level64484 | 143 | $59 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 140 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$390 across 7 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)
- 205 W. Boutz Rd. Bldg #1Las Cruces, NM 88005Phone: (575) 532-7000Fax: (575) 532-7006
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2019-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cesar Velarde's NPI number?
- Cesar Velarde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588633655, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cesar Velarde's specialty?
- Cesar Velarde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cesar Velarde located?
- Cesar Velarde's practice location on file with NPPES is 1240 S Telshor Blvd Ste a, Las Cruces, NM 88011-4731.
- What is Cesar Velarde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cesar Velarde is (575) 556-9776.
- Does Cesar Velarde accept Medicare?
- Cesar Velarde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cesar Velarde's NPI active?
- Yes — Cesar Velarde's NPI (1588633655) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.