JOSE A. VELEZ MD – NPI #1578744538
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JOSE VELEZ is a physician located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578744538 to JOSE VELEZ on November 19, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 14, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSE VELEZ below.

NPI Profile for
JOSE A. VELEZ

NPI Number
1578744538
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSE A. VELEZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4458 MEDICAL DR STE 205
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229-3748
Phone: (210) 614-1515 Fax: (210) 499-0811
1 Other location(s):
3103 Megan St
Eagle Pass, TX 78852-5891
Phone: (830) 773-0212
Fax: (830) 773-7955
Mailing address
16620 N US HIGHWAY 281 STE 300
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232-2679
Phone: (210) 614-1231 Fax: (210) 499-0811
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 14, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSE VELEZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX286524801
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TX N8469

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSE VELEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      111 DALLAS STREET
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
    • CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
      2827 BABCOCK ROAD
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
    • FORT DUNCAN MEDICAL CENTER
      3333 N FOSTER MALDONADO BLVD
      EAGLE PASS, TX 78852
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE EAGLE PASS
      3065 MEGAN STREET
      EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

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