DR. FORTINO VELASCO IV MD
NPI 1720616667
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Fortino Velasco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fortino Velasco is 1720616667. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2020.

Q: What is Fortino Velasco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fortino Velasco was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since March 27, 2020PECOS Enrolled

4940 CHARLES KATZ FL 4, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 450-9700(210) 450-6039 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, Jun 6, 2024, Mar 27, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Fortino Velasco Iv Md NPPES

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

DR. FORTINO VELASCO IV MD (NPI 1720616667) is an individual neurology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (W5605) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720616667

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameDR. FORTINO VELASCO IVCredential: MD

Location Address4940 CHARLES KATZ FL 4San Antonio, TX 78229-1911

Mailing Address4940 Charles Katz Fl 4San Antonio, TX 78229-1911 · (210) 450-9700 · Fax (210) 450-6039

Phone(210) 450-9700

Fax(210) 450-6039

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026

✔ NPI 1720616667 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

License✔ Licensed in TX · W5605

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

4940 CHARLES KATZ FL 4, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First.Insurance ›

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. Fortino Velasco Iv 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Fortino Velasco reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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Dental

8210 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1760424873 (210) 567-6405

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 78229 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 2

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

DR. HAYDER ALHASHIM

Psychiatry & Neurology (Epilepsy)

4940 CHARLES KATZ FL 4
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

Bexar County (210) 450-9700

TESILYN GEORGE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

4940 CHARLES KATZ FL 4
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

Bexar County (210) 450-9700

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 Fortino Velasco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fortino Velasco is 1720616667. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2020.

Where is Fortino Velasco located?

Fortino Velasco practices at 4940 Charles Katz Fl 4, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 450-9700.

What is Fortino Velasco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Fortino Velasco enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fortino Velasco is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Fortino Velasco's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fortino Velasco reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio (San Antonio, TX). The 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 Fortino Velasco's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fortino Velasco accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Community First list Fortino Velasco 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fortino Velasco was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.