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DR. RUBEN D VELOZ MD
NPI 1144280561
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since March 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
710 FM 1960 RD W, HOUSTON, TX 77090(281) 440-2146 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Ruben D Veloz Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RUBEN D VELOZ MD (NPI 1144280561) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6697) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144280561
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUBEN D VELOZCredential: MD
Location Address710 FM 1960 RD WHouston, TX 77090-3402
Mailing Address1601 W Webster St Apt 2Houston, TX 77019-5458 · (832) 457-9741
Phone(281) 440-2146
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 2012
✔ NPI 1144280561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L6697
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License L6697 (TX)
710 FM 1960 RD W, Houston, TX 77090
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI24536TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ruben D Veloz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
234 services220 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
46 services46 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
33 services32 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
28 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77090 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. KATHERINE KAI SHENG M.D.
Hospitalist
710 FM 1960 RD W, SUITE 220
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2809
DR. WENJING FANG M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
710 FM 1960 RD W, MEDICAL MALL 3
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2829
LIBBY CRENSHAW GEORGE M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-1000
NEUROSCIENCE ASSOCIATES OF TEXAS, P.A.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 668-5598
DR. HERBERT LEWIS O'BRIEN M.D.
Pediatrics
710 FM 1960 RD W, STE.220
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2809
DR. FRANK JOSEPH CORREDOR M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
710 FM 1960 RD W, MEDICAL MALL 3
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2829
ANDREW THOMAS LARKIN D.O.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-1000
LEVON VARTANIAN MD
Emergency Medicine
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-1000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ruben Veloz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Veloz is 1144280561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2006.

Where is Ruben Veloz located?

Ruben Veloz practices at 710 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77090. The listed phone number is (281) 440-2146.

What is Ruben Veloz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ruben Veloz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Veloz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ruben Veloz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Molina Healthcare list Ruben Veloz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruben Veloz was last updated on January 29, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.