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Active NPI 1003301706 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Maria Jose Lopez Velasquez , MD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Maria Lopez Velasquez, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2005, Dr. Lopez Velasquez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 50 STANIFORD ST.

Dr. Lopez Velasquez is affiliated with Nielsen Eye Center, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

50 Staniford St

Boston, MA 021142517

Telephone 6173674800
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs +1.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lopez Velasquez (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
127 127 $333.74 $138.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
115 94 $236.98 $97.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
98 98 $395.08 $162.82
92250 Photography of the retina
50 50 $344.00 $40.57
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
24 20 $392.00 $48.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 11 $269.27 $66.31
92134 Imaging of retina
18 18 $196.00 $45.00
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
15 15 $227.68 $92.32
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue
11 11 $813.25 $203.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-08-09
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 1014156

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Nielsen Eye Center, Inc.

300 Congress St, Quincy, MA 021690907

Phone: 6174715665

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 09, 2023

Registered at 50 STANIFORD ST, BOSTON, MA 021142517 (Tel: 6173674800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 09, 2023

Registered at 50 STANIFORD ST STE 600, BOSTON, MA 021142587 (Tel: 6173674800)

NPI Profile Active June 25, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2018

Registered at 725 NORTH ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 012014124 (Tel: 4134472839)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2018

Registered at 725 NORTH ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 012014124 (Tel: 4134472839)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2018

Recorded as MARIA LOPEZ VELASQUEZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003301706
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2018
Last Update: August 09, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

50 Staniford St Ste 600

Boston, MA 021142587

Phone: 6173674800

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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