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OSCAR LOPEZ VELASCO MD
NPI 1689778235
Family Medicine in Porterville, CA

Active since September 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 05D0585443 · Microscopy
98.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
560 W PUTNAM AVE, #5, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257(559) 781-4007(559) 783-9454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Oscar Lopez Velasco Md NPPES

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

OSCAR LOPEZ VELASCO MD (NPI 1689778235) is an individual family medicine provider in Porterville, California, licensed in California (A38813) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 31, 2026, and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689778235
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameOSCAR LOPEZ VELASCOCredential: MD
Location Address560 W PUTNAM AVE, #5Porterville, CA 93257
Mailing Address341 Henry StPorterville, CA 93257-4109 · (559) 781-4007 · Fax (559) 783-9454
Phone(559) 781-4007
Fax(559) 783-9454
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 2010
✔ NPI 1689778235 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A38813
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
560 W PUTNAM AVE, Porterville, CA 93257
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA28730
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedOOA388130CA
MedicaidOOA388131CA

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

Oscar Lopez Velasco 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 ID8224221098
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101025001069
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 05D0585443

Oscar L Velasco MD · Porterville, CA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number05D0585443
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorOscar L. Velasco
Laboratory Phone(209) 781-4007
Laboratory LocationOscar L Velasco MD560 W Putnam Ave 5, Porterville, CA 93257
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.
669 services149 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.
384 services120 patients
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg J1885
Ketorolac tromethamine is a medication administered through injection, often used to manage moderate to severe pain. Each 15 mg dose helps to reduce hormones causing inflammation and pain in the body. It is not recommended for long-term use.
310 services37 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
263 services37 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
260 services55 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
228 services77 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93257 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

98.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality93.17
Improvement Activities40
Cost85.95

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
69%166 patients3/55-star benchmark: 93%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
68%400 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
33%166 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
97%4,000 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 83% · 685 patients
Patients screened: 83% · 685 patients
98%52 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 15

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
14 suppliers59 claims191 services$6.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$2.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
8 suppliers38 claims64 services$1.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims58 services$16.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$44.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims61 services$1.98 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 7

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

ALLA LIBERSTEIN M.D.
Internal Medicine
560 W PUTNAM AVE, STE 7
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Tulare County (559) 854-7001
DR. RAMASAMY SERALATHAN M.D.,
Surgery
560 W PUTNAM AVE, SUITE 8
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Tulare County (559) 781-2000
DR. MARTHA A. PRUDENCIO DDS
Dentist
560 W PUTNAM AVE, SUTITE 2
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Tulare County (559) 781-2770
RICHARD FIGHTLIN MD
Urology
560 W PUTNAM AVE, NO 4
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Tulare County (559) 782-1807
BRIAN G. WILLIAMS PA-C
Physician Assistant
560 W PUTNAM AVE
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Tulare County (559) 781-1665
DR. SYED SIKANDAR HASNAIN M.D.
Ophthalmology
560 W PUTNAM AVE, SUITE 6
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Tulare County (559) 781-7482
CENTRAL VALLEY DIAGNOSTIC
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
560 W PUTNAM AVE, SUITE 3
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Tulare County (818) 571-4338

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 Oscar Velasco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Oscar Velasco is 1689778235. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2006.

Where is Oscar Velasco located?

Oscar Velasco practices at 560 W Putnam Ave #5, Porterville, CA 93257. The listed phone number is (559) 781-4007.

What is Oscar Velasco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Oscar Velasco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Oscar Velasco 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.

Does Oscar Velasco hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 05D0585443) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Oscar Velasco was last updated on February 3, 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.