Quick answers
- Does Oscar L. Velasco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Oscar L. Velasco 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 Oscar L. Velasco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 2,557 services for Oscar L. Velasco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Oscar L. Velasco's NPI number?
- 1689778235. 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 Oscar L. Velasco, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,557 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)669 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)384 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)310 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)263 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)260 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%
- Diabetes40%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Oscar L. Velasco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Oscar L. Velasco 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.
- Kaweah Health Medical CenterVisalia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050057
- Sierra View Medical CenterPorterville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050261
Practice locations
Addresses where Oscar L. Velasco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 560 W Putnam Ave, Suite 5Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 781‑4007
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Porterville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Porterville, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689778235 |
| 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