Quick answers
- Does Franz Velarde accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franz Velarde accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Franz Velarde see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 340 Original Medicare patients and 766 services for Franz Velarde. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Franz Velarde's NPI number?
- 1093795494. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Franz Velarde, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 340 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 766 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)91 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)62 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)40 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)30 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)23 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Franz Velarde is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 720 Pleasanton RdSan Antonio, TX 78214 (210) 921‑3800
- 847 E Ashby Pl, Apt 300San Antonio, TX 78212 (956) 362‑7553
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Franz Velarde as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Renaissance Medical Foundation181 clinicians in the group
- GMG Health Systems Associates PA117 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Renaissance Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093795494 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians