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GRETCHEN M VELASCO M.D.
NPI 1811973480
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Mission, TX

Active since December 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledCLIA 45D1051880 · Waiver
910 S BRYAN RD, SUITE 204, MISSION, TX 78572(956) 581-3900(956) 581-3904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Gretchen M Velasco M.d. NPPES

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

GRETCHEN M VELASCO M.D. (NPI 1811973480) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Mission, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2725) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 13, 2028, and is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811973480
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameGRETCHEN M VELASCOCredential: M.D.
Location Address910 S BRYAN RD, SUITE 204Mission, TX 78572-6658
Mailing AddressPo Box 1748Mission, TX 78573-0030 · (956) 581-3900 · Fax (956) 581-3904
Phone(956) 581-3900
Fax(956) 581-3904
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1811973480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L2725
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
910 S BRYAN RD, Mission, TX 78572
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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidMEDICAIDTX
Medicare UPINH07338TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8F3210TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gretchen M Velasco M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5890765275
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040731000270
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 of Waiver 45D1051880

Gretchen Velasco, MD PA · Mission, TX
Active · expires Mar 13, 2028
CLIA Number45D1051880
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 14, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 13, 2028
Laboratory DirectorGretchen Velasco, MD
Laboratory Phone(956) 581-3900
Laboratory LocationGretchen Velasco, MD PA910 S Bryan Rd Suite 204, Mission, TX 78572
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mission Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mission, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450176
Location900 South Bryan RoadMission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78572 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
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 4

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

DAVID P HERNANDEZ MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
910 S BRYAN RD
MISSION, TX 78572
Hidalgo County (956) 581-2500
RAJA N SALAMEH M D P A
Urology
910 S BRYAN RD, SUITE 202
MISSION, TX 78572
Hidalgo County (956) 584-2244
GUILLERMO D. MARQUEZ M.D.
Surgery
910 S BRYAN RD, STE 202
MISSION, TX 78572
Hidalgo County (956) 682-6126
DR. CHARITY VIRGINIA ABREU-LAWRENCE M.D.
Internal Medicine
910 S BRYAN RD, STE 105
MISSION, TX 78572
Hidalgo County (956) 581-0539

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 Gretchen Velasco's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Velasco is 1811973480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2005.

Where is Gretchen Velasco located?

Gretchen Velasco practices at 910 S Bryan Rd Suite 204, Mission, TX 78572. The listed phone number is (956) 581-3900.

What is Gretchen Velasco's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Gretchen Velasco enrolled in Medicare?

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

Does Gretchen Velasco hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1051880) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 13, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Gretchen Velasco accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Gretchen 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.

Is Gretchen Velasco affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gretchen Velasco is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gretchen Velasco was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.