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Anesthesiology

Paul J. Velky, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenwood, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Paul J. Velky, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1325 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646. Phone: (864) 725-4398. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul J. Velky had 71 Original Medicare patients and 238 services. NPI 1437139235. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1325 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646 · Directions
  • Phone: (864) 725‑4398
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Self Regional Healthcare
  • Group practice: Self Medical Group
  • Medical school: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul J. Velky, 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 Paul J. Velky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Velky 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 Paul J. Velky see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 71 Original Medicare patients and 238 services for Paul J. Velky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul J. Velky's NPI number?
1437139235. 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 Paul J. Velky, 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 patients71
Services billed to Medicare238
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)36 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (00560)35 services
  3. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)35 services
  4. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)34 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)26 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease75%
  • Heart failure59%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Atrial fibrillation49%

Hospitals where Paul J. Velky works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Velky at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul J. Velky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Velky as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Self Medical Group395 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Greenwood

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenwood, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Self Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437139235
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians