Quick answers
- Does Leonardo J. Velazquez accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Leonardo J. Velazquez may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Leonardo J. Velazquez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,464 Original Medicare patients and 2,660 services for Leonardo J. Velazquez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leonardo J. Velazquez's NPI number?
- 1396731097. 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 Leonardo J. Velazquez, 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 | 1,464 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,660 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)513 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)177 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)133 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)133 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Leonardo J. Velazquez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1504 N Main StPalmer, MA 01069 (413) 283‑3511
- 362 Sewall StLudlow, MA 01056 (413) 589‑7308
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leonardo J. Velazquez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396731097 |
| 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