Dr German Velasco, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Dartmouth, MA

Dr German Velasco, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Steward Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 535 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 996-3991.

Dr German Velasco is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 243055) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1447441472.

Contact Information

Dr German Velasco, MD
535 Faunce Corner Rd,
Dartmouth, MA 02747-1242
(508) 996-3991
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr German Velasco
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience23 Years
Location535 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr German Velasco graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447441472
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/25/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840482428
  • Enrollment ID: I20101014000814

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr German Velasco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447441472NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 243055 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall river, MAHospital
Saint Anne's HospitalFall river, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steward Medical Group Inc28606887281404

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr German Velasco allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSteward Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821349317
PECOS PAC ID: 2860688728
Enrollment ID: O20130626000396

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr German Velasco is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr German Velasco, MD
535 Faunce Corner Rd,
Dartmouth, MA 02747-1242

Ph: (508) 996-3991
Dr German Velasco, MD
535 Faunce Corner Rd,
Dartmouth, MA 02747-1242

Ph: (508) 996-3991

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Jack A Howard, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. John Niedzwicki, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 535 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone: 508-996-3991    

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