Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jason Velez, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Roswell, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1285 HEMBREE RD, Roswell, GA 30076
7704752710
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1265643738 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Velez 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. Velez

Dr. Jason Velez is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Roswell, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Velez performed 783 Medicare services across 609 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Velez received a total of $21,139 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Velez 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 ▲ 783 Medicare services $21,139 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
783
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in GA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
609
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~41 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 (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.
248 $92 $329
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.
156 $64 $213
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
117 $37 $255
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area.
44 $39 $248
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.
44 $32 $181
MRI of lower spine, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine.
43 $104 $2,441
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.
30 $79 $333
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.
20 $46 $134
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
18 $103 $518
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
17 $131 $716
Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space.
16 $209 $2,455
MRI of upper spine without contrast
An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine.
16 $94 $2,337
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas.
14 $56 $303
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.
2.0% high complexity
7.5% medium
90.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$21,139
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,020/year across 7 years
Top 16% in GA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
186
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
$20,702 (97.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$437 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$685
2023
$4,303
2022
$2,000
2021
$1,713
2020
$798
2019
$7,943
2018
$3,696

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$492
OssDsign Incorporated
$121
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$35
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
SI-BONE, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$3,226
SI-BONE, INC.
$2,786
SI-BONE, Inc.
$2,540
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,410
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,146
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,923
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,821
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education
$1,164
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,026
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$437
Stryker Corporation
$280
MEDICAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
$246
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$235
PARADIGM SPINE, LLC
$144
OssDsign Incorporated
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$119
Boston Scientific Corporation
$109
Camber Spine Technologies
$97
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$86
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$79
Innovasis Inc
$54
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$40
icotec Medical Inc.
$26
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 40.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACF · ACTIVL ARTIFICIAL DISC · ALIF · ALLOGRAFT · Allograft · Archon · AttraX · BASE · BIO DBM · CAPSTONE · CASCADIA · CONDUIT · COUGAR · Citadel · DIVERGENCE-L · ES2 · EXCELSIUS GPS · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS · Expedium VERSE · FIBERGRAFT · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INFINITY OCT System · INTELLIS · Magellan · Modulus · OssDsign Catalyst · Other - Miscellaneous · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PLIF · Proclaim IPG · RESTORE · RIALTO · SYNFIX · SlMMETRY · TLIF · TRITANIUM · Teligen · VIPER · ViviGen · Vivigen MIS Delivery System · X-PAC · XLIF · coflex · iFuse Implant · icotec Medical BlackArmor Spine Oncology System
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
280
Per 100K population
26.2
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON MEDICAL CENTER
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. Velez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of GA 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. Velez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Velez performed 248 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Velez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Velez received a total of $21,139 from 24 companies across 186 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. Velez's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Roswell?
Dr. Velez's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Velez) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →