Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde

Overview

Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Apple Valley, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Desert Valley Hospital, St Mary Medical Center, Victor Valley Global Medical Center. Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Edgard M. Vera, Md, Inc.. Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde at 16049 Kamana Rd to request Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	35920	Arizona
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	C55547	California

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Desert Valley Hospital	Victorville, California	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
St Mary Medical Center	Apple Valley, California	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Victor Valley Global Medical Center	Victorville, California	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Edgard M. Vera, Md, Inc.	Edgard M. Vera, Md, Inc.	3

Practice Locations

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Dr. Claudia Maria Velarde [NPI: 1861430449]Nephrology, Internal Medicine