Dr. Diego Velarde

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Diego Velarde, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne, Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge, Ministry Saint Marys Hospital. Dr. Diego Velarde also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sacred Heart - St Mary's Hospitals Inc. Dr. Diego Velarde accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Diego Velarde at 2251 N Shore Dr Su to request Dr. Diego Velarde the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2251 N Shore Dr
Su
Rhinelander, WI 54501-8360
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Diego Velarde
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0244302743
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 28 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. Diego Velarde graduated from medical school in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1215959721
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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 - He 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.
  • MHI - He 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 - He 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. Diego Velarde

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Diego Velarde has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 28 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine
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    Obesity Medicine
    A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Sacred Heart - St Mary's Hospitals Inc


Practice Locations

2251 N Shore Dr
Su
Rhinelander, WI 54501-8360

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, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, May 23, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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