Antero Velez, MD
NPI 1962588129 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Woodland Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Antero Velez, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Woodland Hills, CA (NPI 1962588129).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962588129
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A30678 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 119 | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 102 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 88 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 72 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 59 | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 23 |
| Naproxen | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 1 record (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
- 2006-10-31
- Last updated
- 2023-10-23
- Certified
- 2023-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Antero Velez's NPI number?
- Antero Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962588129, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Antero Velez's specialty?
- Antero Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Antero Velez located?
- Antero Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 21301 Erwin St Unit 237, Woodland Hills, CA 91367-3789.
- What is Antero Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Antero Velez is (818) 310-3293.
- Does Antero Velez accept Medicare?
- Antero Velez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Antero Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Antero Velez's NPI (1962588129) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.