Luis E Velez, MD - Medicare Nephrology in San Antonio, TX

Luis E Velez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice M Reza Mizani Md Pa and his current practice location is 215 N San Saba Ste 301, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 212-8622.

Luis E Velez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L9948) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053328336.

Contact Information

Luis E Velez, MD
215 N San Saba Ste 301,
San Antonio, TX 78207-8101
(210) 212-8622
(210) 212-9197



Physician's Profile

Full NameLuis E Velez
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience25 Years
Location215 N San Saba Ste 301, San Antonio, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Luis E Velez graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053328336
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/31/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264404508
  • Enrollment ID: I20040809000373

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Luis E Velez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053328336NPI-NPPES
166083905MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology L9948 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Medical CenterSan antonio, TXHospital
Methodist HospitalSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
M Reza Mizani Md Pa529470968924

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Luis E Velez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameM Reza Mizani Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275503393
PECOS PAC ID: 5294709689
Enrollment ID: O20040823000238

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Luis E Velez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Luis E Velez, MD
Po Box 650002 Dept 8286,
Dallas, TX 75265

Ph: (210) 212-8622
Luis E Velez, MD
215 N San Saba Ste 301,
San Antonio, TX 78207-8101

Ph: (210) 212-8622

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Phone: 210-614-1234    Fax: 210-614-0952
Sapna Raghunathan, MD
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Phone: 210-450-9490    Fax: 210-450-6065
Dr. Jonathan Edward Slovik, MD
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