MR. MELVIN MASIM VELASQUEZ CRNA
NPI 1427020353
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Columbia, TN

Active since February 03, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
92.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
1224 TROTWOOD AVE, COLUMBIA, TN 38401(931) 381-1111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2024, Dec 30, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mr. Melvin Masim Velasquez Crna NPPES

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

MR. MELVIN MASIM VELASQUEZ CRNA (NPI 1427020353) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Columbia, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (11251) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is affiliated with Maury Regional Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427020353
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. MELVIN MASIM VELASQUEZCredential: CRNA
Location Address1224 TROTWOOD AVEColumbia, TN 38401-4802
Mailing Address4230 Harding Pike Ste 435Nashville, TN 37205-4900 · (615) 385-3704
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1427020353 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 11251✔ Licensed in MS · 810498
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN118353 (TN)
1224 TROTWOOD AVE, Columbia, TN 38401

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

Mr. Melvin Masim Velasquez Crna 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 ID7618932658
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041201000461

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melvin Velasquez reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
Columbia, TN 38401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Care Medicine
4230 HARDING PIKE STE 435
Nashville, TN 37205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 164 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6060 PRIMACY PKWY STE 241
Memphis, TN 38119
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 73 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 5

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
59 services56 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Maury Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440073
Location1224 Trotwood AveColumbia, TN 38401 · Maury County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38401 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

92.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.41
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.45

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.

Pharmacist
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Physician Assistant
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Internal Medicine
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Internal Medicine
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Pediatrics
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
Physical Therapist
1224 TROTWOOD AVE
COLUMBIA, TN 38401

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 Melvin Velasquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Velasquez is 1427020353. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2006.

Where is Melvin Velasquez located?

Melvin Velasquez practices at 1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401. The listed phone number is (931) 381-1111.

What is Melvin Velasquez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melvin Velasquez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin 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 Melvin Velasquez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvin Velasquez reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Columbia Anesthesia Services LLC (Columbia, TN), Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists PC (Nashville, TN) and Medical Anesthesia Group, PA (Memphis, TN). 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 Melvin Velasquez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melvin Velasquez accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 5 other insurers list Melvin 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 Melvin Velasquez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melvin Velasquez is affiliated with Maury Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Velasquez was last updated on April 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.