Juan Carlos Velez, MD
NPI 1982712840 · Nephrology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Juan Carlos Velez, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1982712840).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982712840
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TL28267 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
254 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $94 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 54 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 53 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $167 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 21 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 41 | — |
| Canagliflozinbrand: Invokana | 37 | — |
| Calcitriol | 34 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 13 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 31 | — |
| Chlorthalidone | 30 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37,112 across 24 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2016-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Juan Carlos Velez's NPI number?
- Juan Carlos Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982712840, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Juan Carlos Velez's specialty?
- Juan Carlos Velez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Juan Carlos Velez located?
- Juan Carlos Velez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Juan Carlos Velez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Juan Carlos Velez is (504) 842-3930.
- Does Juan Carlos Velez accept Medicare?
- Juan 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 Juan Carlos Velez's NPI active?
- Yes — Juan Carlos Velez's NPI (1982712840) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.