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DR. VANESSA VELEZ MD
NPI 1205490216
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Hazleton, PA

Active since April 24, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
41 COLONY DR, HAZLETON, PA 18202(949) 873-4577 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2025, Nov 21, 2023, Apr 24, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Vanessa Velez Md NPPES

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

DR. VANESSA VELEZ MD (NPI 1205490216) is an individual psychiatry provider in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, licensed in California (A179221) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Commonwealth Medical College (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205490216
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. VANESSA VELEZCredential: MD
Location Address41 COLONY DRHazleton, PA 18202-9540
Mailing Address41 Colony DrHazleton, PA 18202-9540 · (949) 873-4577 · Fax (949) 209-3490
Phone(949) 873-4577
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCommonwealth Medical CollegeGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1205490216 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A179221
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
41 COLONY DR, Hazleton, PA 18202
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vanessa Velez Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436691813
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240613000949
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Vanessa Velez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

County Of San Bernardino
2,133 mi
Public Health or Welfare
1406 BAILEY AVE, SUITE D
Needles, CA 92363
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558531707 (760) 326-9230

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
55 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
40 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
26 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18202 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Vanessa Velez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Velez is 1205490216. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2019.

Where is Vanessa Velez located?

Vanessa Velez practices at 41 Colony Dr, Hazleton, PA 18202. The listed phone number is (949) 873-4577.

What is Vanessa Velez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Vanessa Velez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Velez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Vanessa Velez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vanessa Velez reassigns Medicare benefits to County Of San Bernardino (Needles, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vanessa Velez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Velez was last updated on January 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.