Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Juan Velazquez, MD
Family Medicine · El Centro, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Velazquez from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Velazquez
Dr. Juan Velazquez is a family medicine specialist in El Centro, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Velazquez performed 5,859 Medicare services across 3,217 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Velazquez received a total of $3,458 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Velazquez is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$3,458 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,859
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for family medicine
3,217
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~308 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
2,275 | $68 | $115 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
534 | $41 | $65 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
397 | $16 | $30 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
325 | $17 | $32 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
300 | $100 | $169 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
255 | $11 | $41 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
241 | $1 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
226 | $0 | $20 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
155 | $26 | $41 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 154 | $19 | $29 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
136 | $132 | $184 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
92 | $3 | $15 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
83 | $0 | $24 |
| Annual depression screening | 80 | $19 | $29 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
67 | $1 | $20 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
51 | $11 | $27 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
43 | $0 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
42 | $168 | $270 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
39 | $31 | $49 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
36 | $72 | $170 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 33 | $20 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
28 | $42 | $69 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
27 | $26 | $68 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
25 | $42 | $65 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
25 | $10 | $25 |
| Adm sarscv2 bvl 50mcg/.5ml a | 23 | $42 | $65 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
23 | $1 | $65 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
22 | $27 | $93 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
22 | $167 | $260 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
19 | $40 | $67 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
18 | $30 | $56 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $28 | $47 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
16 | $54 | $112 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
16 | $226 | $366 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $34 | $58 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.0% high complexity
15.6% medium
83.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,458
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $494/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
111
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,425 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$33 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$622
2023
$321
2022
$153
2021
$344
2020
$424
2019
$732
2018
$862
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$176
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Amgen Inc.
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,055
Amgen Inc.
$263
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$200
Medtronic, Inc.
$160
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$156
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$143
Lilly USA, LLC
$142
AbbVie, Inc.
$141
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$135
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$125
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$117
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
PFIZER INC.
$77
Allergan, Inc.
$76
AbbVie Inc.
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$32
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$20
UCB, Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$19
ViiV Healthcare Company
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRETUDE · APTIOM · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · COLOGUARD · CREON · Cimzia · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · Endurant · FARXIGA · FreeStyle Libre 2 · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Linzess · MAKENA · Minimed 670G System · Otezla · Ozempic · Prolia · Repatha · STEGLATRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xultophy 100/3.6
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
13.4
County median income
$56,393
Nearest hospital
EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Velazquez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Velazquez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Velazquez performed 2,275 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Velazquez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Velazquez received a total of $3,458 from 28 companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Velazquez's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in El Centro?
Dr. Velazquez's average Medicare payment per service is $47. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Velazquez) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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