James Velasquez, MD
NPI 1952807687 · Emergency Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Velasquez, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1952807687).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952807687
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
616 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 250 | $166 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 189 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 124 | $113 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 53 | $203 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$203 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 70 | 68 |
| Methylprednisolone | 39 | 39 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 | 34 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 30 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 29 | 29 |
| Cefdinir | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-02
- Last updated
- 2021-07-15
- Certified
- 2021-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Velasquez's NPI number?
- James Velasquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952807687, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Velasquez's specialty?
- James Velasquez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Velasquez located?
- James Velasquez's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 E 79th, New York, NY 10075.
- What is James Velasquez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Velasquez is (623) 329-8545.
- Does James Velasquez accept Medicare?
- James Velasquez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Velasquez's NPI active?
- Yes — James Velasquez's NPI (1952807687) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.