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Active NPI 1982763686 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Abner Francis Velasco , OD

Optometrist • Riverside, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Abner Velasco, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Riverside, CA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Velasco delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10800 MAGNOLIA AVE.

Dr. Velasco is affiliated with Southern California Permanente Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10800 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, CA 925053043

Telephone 9513532000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Riverside, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +10.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.5 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
81 Specialists

Practicing in Riverside, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Velasco (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Riverside Specialty Average (16.5 Years) 16.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-15
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA OPT11323T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 925053043

Phone: 9513532000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 06, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 06, 2014

Registered at 10800 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 925053043 (Tel: 9513532000)

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Updated Practice Location January 06, 2014

Registered at 10800 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 925053043 (Tel: 9513532000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 06, 2014

Recorded as ABNER VELASCO, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 06, 2014

Optometrist (License #OPT11323T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982763686
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 08, 2006
Last Update: December 15, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10800 Magnolia Ave

Riverside, CA 925053043

Phone: 9513532000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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