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Diagnostic Radiology

John Paul Velasco, MD

Works at hospitals in Hartford, CT · Bridgeport, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. John Paul Velasco, MD is a radiologist at 1055 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824. Phone: (203) 337-9729. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John Paul Velasco had 1,628 Original Medicare patients and 9,500 services. NPI 1861712309. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 1055 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (203) 337‑9729
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hartford Hospital, St Vincent's Medical Center
  • Group practice: Bridgeport Radiological Associates LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John Paul Velasco, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients1,628
Services billed to Medicare9,500
Different services or procedures164
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)7,400 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)221 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)216 services
  4. Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)121 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where John Paul Velasco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other radiologists in Fairfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairfield, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Bridgeport Radiological Associates LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861712309
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians