Cesar Velez, MD
NPI 1922043587 · General Practice Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cesar Velez, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1922043587).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922043587
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A53490 (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
20 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
1,163 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 525 | $94 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 181 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $132 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 122 | $44 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 86 | $15 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 252 | 91 |
| Losartan Potassium | 245 | 76 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 200 | 59 |
| Metformin Hcl | 169 | 53 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 140 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 139 | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 2 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
- 2006-06-18
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cesar Velez's NPI number?
- Cesar Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922043587, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cesar Velez's specialty?
- Cesar Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cesar Velez located?
- Cesar Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1411 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026-3431.
- What is Cesar Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cesar Velez is (213) 482-8313.
- Does Cesar Velez accept Medicare?
- Cesar Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cesar Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Cesar Velez's NPI (1922043587) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.