Dr. Gustavo Velasquez
Emergency Medicine in San Antonio, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 44+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gustavo Velasquez, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Emergency Hospital. Dr. Gustavo Velasquez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Leading Edge Emergency Physicians, Inc. Dr. Gustavo Velasquez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 402-4092 to request Dr. Gustavo Velasquez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Gustavo Velasquez |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8426136060 |
| 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
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 44 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. Gustavo Velasquez graduated from medical school in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1821211988
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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 - He 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.
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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.
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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. Gustavo Velasquez
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gustavo Velasquez has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 44 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| MD2006-0292 | New Mexico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Leading Edge Emergency Physicians, Inc
| Leading Edge Emergency Physicians, Inc | 4 |
Practice Locations
16088 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78232-2251
Phone: (210) 402-4092
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
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