Quick answers
- Does David L. Velasco Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David L. Velasco Jr. 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 David L. Velasco Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 105 services for David L. Velasco Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David L. Velasco Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1689620460. 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 David L. Velasco Jr., 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 105 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)17 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%
- Arthritis72%
- Diabetes51%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Heart failure37%
Hospitals where David L. Velasco Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David L. Velasco Jr. 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.
- Antelope Valley HospitalLancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050056
Practice locations
Addresses where David L. Velasco Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 W Ave JLancaster, CA 93534 (661) 949‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David L. Velasco Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesia Partners of North Valley21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesia Partners of North Valley
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689620460 |
| 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