Quick answers
- Does Raymond V. Velasco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raymond V. 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 Raymond V. Velasco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 76 services for Raymond V. Velasco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raymond V. Velasco's NPI number?
- 1851056923. 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 Raymond V. 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 76 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)32 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke67%
- Arthritis62%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Raymond V. Velasco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raymond V. 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.
- Hilo Benioff Medical CenterHilo, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120005
- Pali Momi Medical CenterAiea, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120026
- Straub Clinic and HospitalHonolulu, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120022
- Wilcox Memorial HospitalLihue, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120014
Practice locations
Addresses where Raymond V. Velasco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 888 S King StHonolulu, HI 96813 (808) 522‑4000
- 888 S King St, Suite 700Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 522‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raymond V. Velasco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Straub Clinic and Hospital419 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Honolulu
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Honolulu, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Straub Clinic and Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851056923 |
| 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