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Thoracic Surgery

Wilfredo Crespo-Velez, MD

Works at hospitals in Laredo, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-Velez, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 10710 McPherson Rd, Suite 104, Laredo, TX 78045. Phone: (956) 523-3080. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Wilfredo Crespo-Velez had 19 Original Medicare patients and 59 services. NPI 1952408585. 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: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 10710 McPherson Rd, Suite 104, Laredo, TX 78045 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (956) 523‑3080
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Doctors Hospital of Laredo
  • Group practice: Laredo Physicians Group
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Wilfredo Crespo-Velez, 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 Wilfredo Crespo-Velez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wilfredo Crespo-Velez 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 Wilfredo Crespo-Velez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for Wilfredo Crespo-Velez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Wilfredo Crespo-Velez's NPI number?
1952408585. 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 Wilfredo Crespo-Velez, 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 patients19
Services billed to Medicare59
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)12 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%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Ischemic heart disease68%
  • Heart failure68%
  • Chronic kidney disease58%

Hospitals where Wilfredo Crespo-Velez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wilfredo Crespo-Velez 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 Wilfredo Crespo-Velez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Wilfredo Crespo-Velez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Laredo Physicians Group23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Laredo Physicians Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952408585
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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