ARIEL M. VELASCO M.D. – NPI #1851361703
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.

ARIEL VELASCO is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851361703 to ARIEL VELASCO on January 24, 2006. 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 Nov 18, 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 ARIEL VELASCO below.

NPI Profile for
ARIEL M. VELASCO

NPI Number
1851361703
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ARIEL M. VELASCO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
915 GESSNER RD STE 360
HOUSTON, TX 77024-2540
Phone: (713) 468-5440 Fax: (713) 973-0778
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 18, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ARIEL VELASCO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX038187301
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 K1712

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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
ARIEL VELASCO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
      921 GESSNER
      HOUSTON, TX 77024
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HEALING SOURCE HOME CARE INC
      12783 CAPRICORN DRIVE SUITE 500
      STAFFORD, TX 77477
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA BEAR CREEK DIALYSIS
      4978 HIGHWAY 6 N
      HOUSTON, TX 77084
    • DAVITA CITY CENTER DIALYSIS
      10405 Katy Fwy
      HOUSTON, TX 77024
    • DAVITA MEMORIAL DIALYSIS CENTER
      11621 KATY FREEWAY
      HOUSTON, TX 77079
    • DAVITA SPRING BRANCH DIALYSIS
      1425 BLALOCK STE 100
      HOUSTON, TX 77055
    • DAVITA WEST HOUSTON HOME DIALYSIS
      1319 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
      HOUSTON, TX 77043

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