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DR. CARLOS RICARDO VELASCO M.D.
NPI 1730111386
Family Medicine in Laredo, TX

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1515 PAPPAS ST, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 795-8100(956) 795-8135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2015, Nov 20, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Carlos Ricardo Velasco M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS RICARDO VELASCO M.D. (NPI 1730111386) is an individual family medicine provider in Laredo, Texas, licensed in Texas (M2171) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730111386
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS RICARDO VELASCOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 PAPPAS STLaredo, TX 78041-1705
Mailing Address2007 S Zapata HwyLaredo, TX 78046-6510 · (956) 795-8100 · Fax (956) 795-8135
Phone(956) 795-8100
Fax(956) 795-8135
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20152 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1730111386 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M2171
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.
1515 PAPPAS ST, Laredo, TX 78041
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherM2171TX · License
Medicare PIN8D9506TX
Other176204901TX · Medicaid Tpi

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. Carlos Ricardo Velasco M.d. 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 Carlos Velasco reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hni Medical Services
211 mi
Hospitalist
7500 RIALTO BLVD STE 1-140
Austin, TX 78735
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 241 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366735169 (512) 730-3060

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 78041 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

DR. GELILA HINES DDS
Dentist
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 795-8100
DR. FRANCISCA MARCELA HARRELL D.P.M.
Podiatrist
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 795-8100
DR. JAVIER ANDRES VELEZ BETANCOURT DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (787) 505-9566
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 795-8100
KIARA RODRIGUEZ LPC-ASSOCIATE
Counselor (Mental Health)
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 625-3045
MIGUEL A MADRIGAL PAC
Physician Assistant
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 795-8101
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Family Planning Facility)
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 795-8100
MR. CESAR ORLANDO BANUELOS PA-C
Physician Assistant
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 523-3683

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 Carlos Velasco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Velasco is 1730111386. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Carlos Velasco located?

Carlos Velasco practices at 1515 Pappas St, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 795-8100.

What is Carlos Velasco's specialty?

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

Is Carlos Velasco enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Carlos Velasco's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carlos Velasco reassigns Medicare benefits to Hni Medical Services (Austin, 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 Carlos Velasco's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Velasco was last updated on December 3, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.