DR. INDIRA VELASQUEZ M.D.
NPI 1245484211
Internal Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since November 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 203, HICKORY, NC 28601(201) 556-7895 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Indira Velasquez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. INDIRA VELASQUEZ M.D. (NPI 1245484211) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2009-02007) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wilson Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245484211
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. INDIRA VELASQUEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 203Hickory, NC 28601-5036
Mailing Address415 N Center St, Suite 203Hickory, NC 28601-5036 · (201) 556-7895
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2010
✔ NPI 1245484211 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2009-02007
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
415 N CENTER ST, Hickory, NC 28601

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5913435NC

Accepted Insurance

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. Indira Velasquez M.d. 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 ID6103969993
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100202000400
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 Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show Indira Velasquez reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
415 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 228 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
24 2ND AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Wake Forest Health Network LLC
  • 583 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1200 N ELM ST, 5TH FLOOR
Greensboro, NC 27401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 254 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 557 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
300 W 27TH ST
Lumberton, NC 28358
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2151 W SPRING ST
Monroe, GA 30655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 511 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 393 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
701 DOCTORS DR STE N
Kinston, NC 28501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,653 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
15059 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
64 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
27 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
20 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
16 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wilson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilson, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340126
Location1705 S Tarboro StWilson, NC 27893 · Wilson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolina East Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Bern, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340131
Location2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560 · Craven County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.93
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$119.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 300
HICKORY, NC 28601
Surgery
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 102
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
415 N CENTER ST, STE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601
Anesthesiology
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 202
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 300
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
415 N CENTER ST, STE 201
HICKORY, NC 28601

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 Indira Velasquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Indira Velasquez is 1245484211. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2008.

Where is Indira Velasquez located?

Indira Velasquez practices at 415 N Center St Suite 203, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (201) 556-7895.

What is Indira Velasquez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Indira Velasquez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Indira Velasquez 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 organizations bill Medicare for Indira Velasquez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Indira Velasquez reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Dlp Frye Medical Group LLC (Hickory, NC), Cornerstone Health Care, PA (Hickory, NC), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of North Carolina PLLC (Greensboro, NC), Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN), Robeson Hospitalist Group PLLC (Lumberton, NC) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Indira Velasquez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Indira Velasquez accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Indira Velasquez 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.

Is Indira Velasquez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Indira Velasquez is affiliated with Wilson Medical Center and Carolina East Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Indira Velasquez was last updated on March 16, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years 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.