Dr. Brenda Velasco
Gastroenterology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Brenda Velasco, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Kennedy University Hospital - Stratford Div, Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center, Virtua West Jersey Hospitals Berlin. Dr. Brenda Velasco accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (215) 707-3433 to request Dr. Brenda Velasco the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Brenda Velasco |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
1052461324 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own 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
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 21 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Brenda Velasco attended and graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1548422405
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does 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.
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EHR - She does 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.
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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.
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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. Brenda Velasco
Medical Licenses
Dr. Brenda Velasco has been primarily specialized in Specialist for over 21 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 25MA08580000 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Stratford, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Camden, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Berlin, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
3401 N Broad St
Department Of Gastroenterology, Temple University Hospi
Philadelphia, PA 19140-5103
Phone: (215) 707-3433
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
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, July 1, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Brenda Velasco [NPI: 1548422405]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine