John Paul Velasco, M.D.
NPI 1598029704 · Internal Medicine Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Paul Velasco, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1598029704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598029704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-01625 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
117 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$106 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 50 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 | 35 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 34 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 29 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 27 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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 (2)
- 1441 Branding Ave Ste 310Downers Grove, IL 60515-5624Phone: (262) 693-4311Fax: (414) 203-3788
- 1534 W D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3528Phone: (336) 667-4178Fax: (336) 667-0938
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-02
- Last updated
- 2025-04-18
- Certified
- 2025-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Paul Velasco's NPI number?
- John Paul Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598029704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Paul Velasco's specialty?
- John Paul Velasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Paul Velasco located?
- John Paul Velasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 4614 Country Club Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104-3520.
- What is John Paul Velasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Paul Velasco is (336) 716-3787.
- Does John Paul Velasco accept Medicare?
- John Paul Velasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Paul Velasco's NPI active?
- Yes — John Paul Velasco's NPI (1598029704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.