DR. JORGE FRANCISCO VELAZCO MD
NPI 1437104122
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Temple, TX

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111(254) 724-7603 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2021, Oct 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Jorge Francisco Velazco Md NPPES

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

DR. JORGE FRANCISCO VELAZCO MD (NPI 1437104122) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (N2869) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437104122
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JORGE FRANCISCO VELAZCOCredential: MD
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658
Fax(254) 724-7603
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2025
NPI 1437104122 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in TX · N2869
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License N2869 (TX)
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00A781950CA
OtherP00257526Railroad Medicare Rrm

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jorge Francisco Velazco 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 ID4082648639
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110414000271
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 2

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.

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.
197 services38 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
40 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450054
Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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 Jorge Velazco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jorge Velazco is 1437104122. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Jorge Velazco located?

Jorge Velazco practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Jorge Velazco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Jorge Velazco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jorge Velazco 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.

What insurance does Jorge Velazco accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Jorge Velazco 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 Jorge Velazco affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jorge Velazco is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jorge Velazco was last updated on April 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.