Quick answers
- Does Marcelo Vela Aquino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marcelo Vela Aquino 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 Marcelo Vela Aquino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 764 Original Medicare patients and 1,311 services for Marcelo Vela Aquino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marcelo Vela Aquino's NPI number?
- 1437267390. 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 Marcelo Vela Aquino, 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 | 764 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,311 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode (91037)214 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)138 services
- Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)82 services
- Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)81 services
- Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube (91034)70 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety33%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Marcelo Vela Aquino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marcelo Vela Aquino 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.
- Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030103
Practice locations
Addresses where Marcelo Vela Aquino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259 (480) 301‑8000
- 5701 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054 (480) 342‑4200
- 5777 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054
- 5777 E Mayo Blvd, Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZ 85054
- 5779 E Mayo Blvd, Speciality BuildingPhoenix, AZ 85054 (480) 301‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marcelo Vela Aquino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic Arizona1,626 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Arizona
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437267390 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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