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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Alan J. Velander Ii, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Marrero, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Alan J. Velander Ii, MD is a critical care doctor at 2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112. Phone: (504) 702-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alan J. Velander Ii had 85 Original Medicare patients and 312 services. NPI 1528225984. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alan J. Velander Ii, 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 Alan J. Velander Ii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alan J. Velander Ii 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 Alan J. Velander Ii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 85 Original Medicare patients and 312 services for Alan J. Velander Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alan J. Velander Ii's NPI number?
1528225984. 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 Alan J. Velander Ii, 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 patients85
Services billed to Medicare312
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)118 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)85 services
  3. Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow (93886)47 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%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke75%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Heart failure45%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%

Hospitals where Alan J. Velander Ii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alan J. Velander Ii 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 Alan J. Velander Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G447 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528225984
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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