Ricardo Velazquez, MD
NPI 1831278928 · Internal Medicine Physician · Las Vegas, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Velazquez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Las Vegas, NV (NPI 1831278928).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831278928
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11680 (NV)
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
2,320 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 | 524 | $121 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 331 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 282 | $87 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 239 | $79 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 124 | $125 |
| Testing of Autonomic (sympathetic) Nervous System Function95923 | 122 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 489 | 156 |
| Losartan Potassium | 316 | 99 |
| Lisinopril | 277 | 88 |
| Metformin Hcl | 271 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 249 | 88 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 197 | 79 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,060 across 50 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
- 2006-11-02
- Last updated
- 2010-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Velazquez's NPI number?
- Ricardo Velazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831278928, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Velazquez's specialty?
- Ricardo Velazquez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Velazquez located?
- Ricardo Velazquez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2020 Goldring Ave Ste 203, Las Vegas, NV 89106-4000.
- What is Ricardo Velazquez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Velazquez is (702) 399-8808.
- Does Ricardo Velazquez accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Velazquez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Velazquez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Velazquez's NPI (1831278928) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.