Carlos Velez, MD
NPI 1881778405 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Port Charlotte, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Velez, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Port Charlotte, FL (NPI 1881778405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881778405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME91847 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 441 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 184 | $129 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 167 | $67 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 92 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 82 | $133 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 70 | 24 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 66 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 65 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 53 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 44 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 41 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$301 across 9 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 (1)
- 801 Meadows RdSuite 104Boca Raton, FL 33486-2346Phone: (561) 955-6400Fax: (561) 955-6310
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2025-05-23
- Certified
- 2025-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Velez's NPI number?
- Carlos Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881778405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Velez's specialty?
- Carlos Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Velez located?
- Carlos Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 3028 Caring Way Unit 4, Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5300.
- What is Carlos Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Velez is (941) 212-2748.
- Does Carlos Velez accept Medicare?
- Carlos Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Velez's NPI (1881778405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.