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
(more than 20 years ago)
HOUSTON, TX 77024-2540 Phone: (713) 468-5440 Fax: (713) 973-0778
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Identifiers for ARIEL VELASCO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | TX | 038187301 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ARIEL VELASCO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL921 GESSNER
HOUSTON, TX 77024
- MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL921 GESSNER
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- HEALING SOURCE HOME CARE INC12783 CAPRICORN DRIVE SUITE 500
STAFFORD, TX 77477
- HEALING SOURCE HOME CARE INC12783 CAPRICORN DRIVE SUITE 500
- DIALYSIS FACILITY
- DAVITA BEAR CREEK DIALYSIS4978 HIGHWAY 6 N
HOUSTON, TX 77084 - DAVITA CITY CENTER DIALYSIS10405 Katy Fwy
HOUSTON, TX 77024 - DAVITA MEMORIAL DIALYSIS CENTER11621 KATY FREEWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77079 - DAVITA SPRING BRANCH DIALYSIS1425 BLALOCK STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77055 - DAVITA WEST HOUSTON HOME DIALYSIS1319 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
HOUSTON, TX 77043
- DAVITA BEAR CREEK DIALYSIS4978 HIGHWAY 6 N
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