Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luis Velasquez Zarate, M.D

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
7703 FLOYD CURL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2105674000
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1003221235 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Velasquez Zarate 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. Velasquez Zarate

Dr. Luis Velasquez Zarate is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Velasquez Zarate performed 1,215 Medicare services across 736 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Velasquez Zarate is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 16% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,215
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
736
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 435 $26 $175
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional 141 $20 $53
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 125 $60 $270
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 109 $16 $125
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial 93 $25 $146
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 68 $45 $239
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 62 $52 $235
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 56 $20 $190
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate 31 $26 $168
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 25 $8 $110
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician 25 $21 $85
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 17 $107 $391
Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site 17 $46 $239
Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis 11 $15 $50
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.
7.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
93.0% routine
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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
2,327
Per 100K population
114.2
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Velasquez Zarate is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Velasquez Zarate experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Velasquez Zarate performed 435 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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.
How do Dr. Velasquez Zarate's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in San Antonio?
Dr. Velasquez Zarate's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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 High for Dr. Velasquez Zarate) 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 ↗, 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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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 →