Oscar Velasco, MD
NPI 1689778235 · Family Medicine Physician · Porterville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Oscar Velasco, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Porterville, CA (NPI 1689778235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689778235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A38813 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,724 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 | 669 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 384 | $92 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 260 | $3 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 228 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 73 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 145 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 302 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 295 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 288 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 276 | 36 |
| Omeprazole | 258 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 253 | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2010-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oscar Velasco's NPI number?
- Oscar Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689778235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Oscar Velasco's specialty?
- Oscar Velasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Oscar Velasco located?
- Oscar Velasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 560 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257.
- What is Oscar Velasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Oscar Velasco is (559) 781-4007.
- Does Oscar Velasco accept Medicare?
- Oscar Velasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Oscar Velasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Oscar Velasco's NPI (1689778235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.