Dr. Luis Velez, MD
215 N San Saba Ste 301, San Antonio, TX 78207 • +1-206-555-1058
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Antonio Percentiles
NPI #1053328336 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Anchored in San Antonio, TX 78207, Dr. Luis Velez, MD (NPI 1053328336) logged 1,201 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (22.39th San Antonio percentile), 26.35th TX percentile, -0.34σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1053328336 highlights 576 annual claims for 99214 (22.39th San Antonio percentile; $189–$259 self-pay corridor) plus 264 encounters under 90960 and 216 under 99215.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Velez (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 22-minute average reception wait, and a 4.67/5 modern protocol openness score across 10 patient logs.
From 215 N San Saba Ste 301 in San Antonio (+1-206-555-1058), Dr. Velez, MD (12-year clinical track record) delivers 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against San Antonio, TX Nephrology peers
1,201 annual services across 287 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 576 | 22.39th | $189 – $259 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 264 | 17.39th | $378 – $517 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 216 | 22.39th | $275 – $377 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 144 | 27.39th | $260 – $356 |
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Dr. Luis Velez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Velez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1053328336 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78207) |
| Dr. Velez San Antonio CMS Volume Rank | 22.39th Pct (1,201 CMS svcs; Z -0.339σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Antonio, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.67/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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