DR. MARIA INES VELEZ M.D.
NPI 1881823540
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San Antonio, TX

Active since July 02, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
903 W MARTIN ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207(210) 358-3400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 16, 2018, Jul 12, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Maria Ines Velez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARIA INES VELEZ M.D. (NPI 1881823540) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q5115) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881823540
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARIA INES VELEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address903 W MARTIN STSan Antonio, TX 78207-0903
Mailing Address7703 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-3901 · (210) 567-6685
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1881823540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in TX · Q5115
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License Q5115 (TX)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License Q5115 (TX)
903 W MARTIN ST, San Antonio, TX 78207

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid358115901TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Maria Ines Velez M.d. 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 ID5799075024
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160527001263
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

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.
104 services32 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
89 services28 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
66 services44 patients
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
Albuterol is a medication used to treat breathing problems. It is administered as an inhalation solution through a device called DME (Durable Medical Equipment). The solution is FDA-approved and non-compounded. Each unit dose contains 1 mg of the medicine.
52 services18 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
25 services24 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727
This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.
23 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78207 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$18.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers79 claims83 services$66.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers50 claims50 services$30.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$30.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Nurse Practitioner
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Community Health Worker
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Pediatrics
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Genetic Counselor, MS
903 W MARTIN ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207

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 Maria Velez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Velez is 1881823540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2009.

Where is Maria Velez located?

Maria Velez practices at 903 W Martin St, San Antonio, TX 78207. The listed phone number is (210) 358-3400.

What is Maria Velez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Maria Velez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Velez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Maria Velez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Molina Healthcare list Maria Velez 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 Maria Velez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Velez is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Velez was last updated on February 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.