Dr. Nelvis Velazquez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Nelvis Velazquez, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Opelousas, Louisiana. She attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Nelvis Velazquez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc. Dr. Nelvis Velazquez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 942-2024 to request Dr. Nelvis Velazquez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4313 I 49 S Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570-0755

Phone 1: (337) 942-2024

Fax: (337) 948-6216


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Nelvis Velazquez
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2668435876
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 46 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Nelvis Velazquez attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295701423
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, February 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 24, 2017

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. Nelvis Velazquez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Nelvis Velazquez has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 46 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    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.


Medical Group Practice

  • Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc


Practice Locations

4313 I 49 S Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570-0755
Phone: (337) 942-2024
Fax: (337) 948-6216
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, March 24, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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