Quick answers
- Does Nicole F. Velez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole F. 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 Nicole F. Velez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 452 Original Medicare patients and 1,492 services for Nicole F. Velez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole F. Velez's NPI number?
- 1205095486. 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 Nicole F. 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 patients | 452 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,492 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)264 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)153 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)131 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)63 services
- Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (12032)61 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole F. Velez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 144 Emeryville Dr, Suite 230Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (412) 206‑2966
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole F. Velez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pittsburgh Skin PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Pennsylvania →
Other dermatologic surgeons in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pittsburgh Skin PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205095486 |
| 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