Quick answers
- Does Luis I. Velez Pestana accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis I. Velez Pestana 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 Luis I. Velez Pestana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 369 services for Luis I. Velez Pestana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis I. Velez Pestana's NPI number?
- 1710032628. 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 Luis I. Velez Pestana, 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 369 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)53 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)48 services
- Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)41 services
- Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine (00567)33 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)33 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%
- Ischemic heart disease72%
- Heart failure61%
- Atrial fibrillation56%
- Arthritis53%
Hospitals where Luis I. Velez Pestana works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis I. Velez Pestana 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.
- St Joseph's Hospital Health CenterSyracuse, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330140
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis I. Velez Pestana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 Prospect AveSyracuse, NY 13203 (315) 448‑5111
- 4000 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 208Fayetteville, NY 13066 (734) 263‑2400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis I. Velez Pestana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Joseph's Physician Health PC126 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Syracuse
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Syracuse, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Joseph's Physician Health PC
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 | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710032628 |
| 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