Quick answers
- Does John Paul Velasco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Paul 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 John Paul Velasco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,628 Original Medicare patients and 9,500 services for John Paul Velasco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John Paul Velasco's NPI number?
- 1861712309. 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 John Paul 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 | 1,628 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,500 |
| Different services or procedures | 164 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)7,400 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)221 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)216 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)121 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)119 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where John Paul Velasco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Paul 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.
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
- St Vincent's Medical CenterBridgeport, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070028
Practice locations
Addresses where John Paul Velasco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1055 Post RdFairfield, CT 06824 (203) 337‑9729
- 2800 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606 (203) 576‑5067
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Paul Velasco as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bridgeport Radiological Associates LLC48 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Fairfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairfield, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bridgeport Radiological Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861712309 |
| 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