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DR. WILFREDO CRESPO-VELEZ MD
NPI 1952408585
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since September 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1224 3RD ST STE 1, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 854-0201(888) 465-1315 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-velez Md NPPES

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

DR. WILFREDO CRESPO-VELEZ MD (NPI 1952408585) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5346) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Of Laredo, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952408585
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILFREDO CRESPO-VELEZCredential: MD
Location Address1224 3RD ST STE 1Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2354
Mailing Address1224 3rd St Ste 1Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2354 · (361) 854-0201 · Fax (888) 465-1315
Phone(361) 854-0201
Fax(888) 465-1315
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1952408585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S5346✔ Licensed in MI · 4301097707
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1224 3RD ST STE 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Wilfredo Crespo Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-velez 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 ID2961681424
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200309000333
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

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.

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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Doctors Hospital Of Laredo

Acute Care Hospitals · Laredo, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450643
Location10700 Mcpherson RoadLaredo, TX 78041 · Webb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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 2

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

J. MARK MORALES, M.D., PA
Specialist
1224 3RD ST STE 1
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nueces County (361) 854-0201
DR. MICHAIL MAGARAKIS M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1224 3RD ST STE 1
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nueces County (361) 854-0201

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 Wilfredo Crespo-velez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wilfredo Crespo-velez is 1952408585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Wilfredo Crespo MD.

Where is Wilfredo Crespo-velez located?

Wilfredo Crespo-velez practices at 1224 3rd St Ste 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 854-0201.

What is Wilfredo Crespo-velez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Wilfredo Crespo-velez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wilfredo Crespo-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 Wilfredo Crespo-velez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Wilfredo Crespo-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 Wilfredo Crespo-velez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wilfredo Crespo-velez is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Of Laredo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wilfredo Crespo-velez was last updated on October 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.