Louis Velasco, M.D.
NPI 1629102363 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Florence, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Velasco, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Florence, AZ (NPI 1629102363).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629102363
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 60615 (MN)
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
19 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
325 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 129 | $168 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 115 | $116 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 52 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 29 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$168 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 50 | 48 |
| Azithromycin | 42 | 41 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
| Levofloxacin | 19 | 19 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 12 | 12 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | 11 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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 (1)
- 2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454-1450Phone: (612) 672-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-15
- Last updated
- 2018-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Velasco's NPI number?
- Louis Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629102363, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Velasco's specialty?
- Louis Velasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Velasco located?
- Louis Velasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 4545 N Hunt Hwy, Florence, AZ 85132.
- What is Louis Velasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Velasco is (480) 840-3702.
- Does Louis Velasco accept Medicare?
- Louis Velasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Velasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Velasco's NPI (1629102363) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.