Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jonathan Velasco, MD

Surgery · Dayton, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3533 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 2200, Dayton, OH 45429
9372284126
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1962477661 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. Velasco 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. Velasco

Dr. Jonathan Velasco is a surgery specialist in Dayton, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Velasco performed 501 Medicare services across 457 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Velasco received a total of $2,994 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Velasco 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 14% volume in OH $2,994 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
501
Medicare services
Top 14% in OH for surgery
457
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~25 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 (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.
98 $43 $113
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.
96 $69 $188
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
41 $62 $128
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
40 $99 $360
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.
38 $93 $279
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
33 $53 $193
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.
32 $84 $279
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
30 $39 $104
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
29 $65 $237
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
24 $11 $31
Balloon dilation of leg artery
A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow.
15 $294 $904
Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis
A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis.
14 $504 $1,294
Groin artery exposure for graft delivery
Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft.
11 $120 $554
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,994
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $499/year across 6 years
Top 39% in OH for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
51
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
$2,994 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$305
2023
$503
2022
$17
2021
$681
2019
$776
2018
$712

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$136
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endologix, Inc.
$504
Boston Scientific Corporation
$462
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$423
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$318
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$196
Abbott Laboratories
$174
Medtronic, Inc.
$169
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$148
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$136
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$128
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$118
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$78
Cook Medical LLC
$53
Organogenesis Inc.
$26
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$16
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$13
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · ANGIOVAC · Diamondback Peripheral · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · GENERAL BALLOONS · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · JETSTREAM · PREVELEAK · Puraply · TISSEEL · TRIVEX SYSTEM · VENOVO · Vascular Lithotripsy · XACT · XARELTO · Zenith Spiral-Z
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
144
Per 100K population
26.9
County median income
$64,403
Nearest hospital
KETTERING HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS
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. Velasco is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Velasco experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Velasco performed 98 office visit, established patient (10-19 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. Velasco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Velasco received a total of $2,994 from 18 companies across 51 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. Velasco's costs compare to other surgerists in Dayton?
Dr. Velasco's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Velasco) 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 →