Gladys Velarde, MD
NPI 1720024508 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gladys Velarde, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Jacksonville, FL (NPI 1720024508).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720024508
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME110212 (FL)
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
588 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 174 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 64 | $153 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 51 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 | 45 | $24 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 | 44 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 68 | 25 |
| Spironolactone | 66 | 19 |
| Ezetimibe | 65 | 24 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 65 | 13 |
| Carvedilol | 56 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$255 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
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2013-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gladys Velarde's NPI number?
- Gladys Velarde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720024508, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gladys Velarde's specialty?
- Gladys Velarde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gladys Velarde located?
- Gladys Velarde's practice location on file with NPPES is 655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209-6511.
- What is Gladys Velarde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gladys Velarde is (904) 244-2655.
- Does Gladys Velarde accept Medicare?
- Gladys Velarde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gladys Velarde's NPI active?
- Yes — Gladys Velarde's NPI (1720024508) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.