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DR. JAMES CHRIS VELASQUEZ III MD
NPI 1952807687
Emergency Medicine in New York, NY

Active since April 02, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.75/100
CMS Quality Rating
520 E 79TH, 4B, NEW YORK, NY 10075(623) 329-8545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James Chris Velasquez Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES CHRIS VELASQUEZ III MD (NPI 1952807687) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in Arizona (62979) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952807687
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES CHRIS VELASQUEZ IIICredential: MD
Location Address520 E 79TH, 4BNew York, NY 10075
Mailing Address520 E 79th St Apt 4bNew York, NY 10075-1506 · (623) 329-8545
Phone(623) 329-8545
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1952807687 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 62979
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
520 E 79TH, New York, NY 10075
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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. James Chris Velasquez Iii 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 ID4082017025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210728001107
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
250 services245 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
189 services165 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.
124 services124 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.
53 services52 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10075 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

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.

97.75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.52

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 James Velasquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Velasquez is 1952807687. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2018.

Where is James Velasquez located?

James Velasquez practices at 520 E 79th 4B, New York, NY 10075. The listed phone number is (623) 329-8545.

What is James Velasquez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Velasquez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Velasquez 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 James Velasquez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list James Velasquez 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Velasquez was last updated on July 15, 2021. 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.