LAURA VELCU MD
NPI 1821093857
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Bradenton, FL

Q: What is Laura Velcu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Velcu is 1821093857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Q: What is Laura Velcu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Velcu was last updated on September 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 June 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

71.17/100

CMS Quality Rating

2020 59TH ST W, BRADENTON, FL 34209(706) 863-9595(706) 863-2474 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Nov 17, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Laura Velcu Md NPPES

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

LAURA VELCU MD (NPI 1821093857) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Bradenton, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME122082) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nassau University Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821093857

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X

Provider Legal NameLAURA VELCUCredential: MD

Location Address2020 59TH ST WBradenton, FL 34209-4604

Mailing AddressPo Box 3725Augusta, GA 30914-3725 · (706) 863-9595 · Fax (706) 863-2474

Phone(706) 863-9595

Fax(706) 863-2474

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2022

✔ NPI 1821093857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2086S0102X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME122082

Definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License ME122082 (FL)

2020 59TH ST W, Bradenton, FL 34209

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11350 Hickory St Ste 101Melbourne, FL 32901-3224 · Phone (321) 434-1401 · Fax (321) 434-1667

Location 2173 Mineola BlvdMineola, NY 11501-2528 · Phone (516) 663-1145

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Velcu 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 ID2466489794

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090323000472, I20190125001505

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 Laura Velcu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

New York University

169 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

3301 QUANTUM BLVD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
2,450 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285826438 (877) 648-2964

Penn State Health Medical Group, LLC

930 mi

Emergency Medicine

1211 FORGE RD STE 500
Carlisle, PA 17013

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
994 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1528714995 (717) 218-3990

Inwood Community Health Center

1,038 mi

Clinic/Center

270 LAWRENCE AVE.
Inwood, NY 11096

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Nassau Health Care Corporation
553 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881619708 (516) 571-7874

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

90 services57 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

52 services51 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

34 services34 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

34 services32 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

33 services22 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Nassau University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · East Meadow, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number330027

Location2201 Hempstead TurnpikeEast Meadow, NY 11554 · Nassau County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Camp Hill, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390004

Location503 North 21st StreetCamp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County

Emergency services

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.

71.17/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

46.05

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.7

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

79%33 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.

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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