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Ophthalmology

Maria M. Gutierrez Velez, MD

Sees patients in Orlando, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Maria M. Gutierrez Velez, MD is an ophthalmologist at 324 E Par St, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Maria M. Gutierrez Velez had 749 Original Medicare patients and 1,347 services. NPI 1164051009. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 324 E Par St, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Ramirez and Poulos MD PA
  • Medical school: Wake Forest University School Of Medicine · graduated 2020 (6 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Maria M. Gutierrez Velez, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Maria M. Gutierrez Velez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria M. Gutierrez Velez 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 Maria M. Gutierrez Velez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 749 Original Medicare patients and 1,347 services for Maria M. Gutierrez Velez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Maria M. Gutierrez Velez's NPI number?
1164051009. 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 Maria M. Gutierrez Velez, 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 patients749
Services billed to Medicare1,347
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)435 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)273 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)157 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)110 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)110 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%

Practice locations

Addresses where Maria M. Gutierrez Velez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 324 E Par St, Suite 200Orlando, FL 32804

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maria M. Gutierrez Velez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ramirez and Poulos MD PA3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Orlando

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orlando, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ramirez and Poulos MD PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2020 (6 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164051009
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians