Quick answers
- Does Kareen A. Velez accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kareen A. Velez may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kareen A. Velez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 715 Original Medicare patients and 4,838 services for Kareen A. Velez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kareen A. Velez's NPI number?
- 1558565390. 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 Kareen A. Velez, 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 | 715 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,838 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)2,474 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)638 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)623 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)381 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)364 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Depression60%
- Chronic kidney disease58%
Hospitals where Kareen A. Velez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kareen A. 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.
- Marion Communtiy HospitalOcala, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100212
- The Villages Regional HospitalThe Villages, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100290
- UF Health Leesburg HospitalLeesburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100084
- UF Health Shands HospitalGainesville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100113
Practice locations
Addresses where Kareen A. Velez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1050 Old Camp RdThe Villages, FL 32162 (352) 693‑3378
- 1050 Old Camp Rd, Suite 282The Villages, FL 32162 (352) 693‑3378
- 11962 County RdThe Villages, FL 32162 (352) 693‑3378
- 11962 County Rd, 101 Suite 104The Villages, FL 32162 (352) 693‑3378
- 1550 Killingsworth WayThe Villages, FL 32162 (352) 527‑1513
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kareen A. Velez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
- Cora Health Services Inc1,136 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in The Villages
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Villages, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
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 | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558565390 |
| 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