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Otolaryngology

Maria M. Chemas Velez, MD

Works at hospitals in Jacksonville, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Maria M. Chemas Velez, MD is an ENT doctor at 653 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209. Phone: (904) 244-4198. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1538840392. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: ENT doctor (Medicare lists Otolaryngology)
  • Address: 653 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (904) 244‑4198
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Shands Jacksonville
  • Group practice: University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.
  • Medical school: graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Maria M. Chemas Velez, 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 Maria M. Chemas Velez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria M. Chemas 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.
What is Maria M. Chemas Velez's NPI number?
1538840392. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Maria M. Chemas Velez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maria M. Chemas Velez 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 Maria M. Chemas Velez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maria M. Chemas Velez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.910 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Jacksonville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538840392
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians