DR. DANIEL A VELEZ MD
NPI 1720003478
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Daniel Velez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daniel Velez is 1720003478. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Q: What is Daniel Velez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Daniel Velez was last updated on June 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled

1919 E THOMAS RD, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY DIVISION, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 933-2693(602) 933-2697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2021, Mar 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Daniel A Velez Md NPPES

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

DR. DANIEL A VELEZ MD (NPI 1720003478) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (45925) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Scottsdale.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720003478

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DANIEL A VELEZCredential: MD

Location Address1919 E THOMAS RD, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY DIVISIONPhoenix, AZ 85016-7710

Mailing Address3200 E Camelback Rd Ste 250Phoenix, AZ 85018-2327 · (602) 933-1814

Phone(602) 933-2693

Fax(602) 933-2697

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2021

✔ NPI 1720003478 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 45925✔ Licensed in PR · 16299

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1919 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 113400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5499 · Phone (480) 301-8000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid696559AZ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Daniel A Velez Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Medicare enrollment records show Daniel Velez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Same address

Pediatrics

1919 E THOMAS RD
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
1,416 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922112044 (602) 933-1000

Mayo Clinic Arizona

16 mi

Multi-Specialty

13400 E SHEA BLVD
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
1,792 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558332494 (480) 301-8000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 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

$168.60 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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.

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