Quick answers
- Does Melissa Velasquez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa Velasquez 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 Melissa Velasquez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 259 services for Melissa Velasquez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa Velasquez's NPI number?
- 1881323269. 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 Melissa Velasquez, 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 259 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)161 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)54 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)38 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%
- Diabetes47%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa Velasquez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1216 Route 22Mountainside, NJ 07092 (973) 916‑0002
- 293 Passaic StPassaic, NJ 07055 (973) 916‑0002
- 433 N Broad StElizabeth, NJ 07208 (973) 916‑0002
- 55 Meadowlands PkwySecaucus, NJ 07094 (973) 916‑0002
- 591 Franklin AveNutley, NJ 07110 (973) 916‑0002
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Velasquez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shah Anuj MD PC29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Mountainside
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mountainside, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shah Anuj MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881323269 |
| 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
- 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