Jose Velasco, MD
NPI 1861496390 · Family Medicine Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Velasco, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1861496390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861496390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26079 (TN)
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
21 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
16 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 16 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$10 (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 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 277 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 236 | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 201 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 194 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 159 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 148 | 43 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,039 across 75 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 737 E Sevier AveKingsport, TN 37660-4912Phone: (423) 246-7922Fax: (423) 246-4248
- 4307 Highway 66 SRogersville, TN 37857-3155Phone: (423) 921-1600Fax: (423) 921-1675
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-06-20
- Certified
- 2025-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Velasco's NPI number?
- Jose Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861496390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Velasco's specialty?
- Jose Velasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Velasco located?
- Jose Velasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660-4973.
- What is Jose Velasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Velasco is (423) 251-6996.
- Does Jose Velasco accept Medicare?
- Jose Velasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Velasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Velasco's NPI (1861496390) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.