Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Claudia Velarde, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Yuma, AZ

  • NPI 1861430449
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1220 W 24Th St Ste 1
Yuma, AZ 853648705
(928) 329-8331
fax (928) 329-8528
Mailing address
17207 Jasmine St, #2
Victorville, CA 923958322

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arizona #35920 · California #C55547
Medicaid
AZ #131658

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861430449. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
681
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$41,006
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 154 11 $42
99458 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 149 12 $35
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 91 12 $44
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 91 11 $56
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 88 12 $44
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 53 32 $159
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 37 24 $115
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 18 18 $198

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 168. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,034
Transactions
77
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 15 $372.82
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 9 $234.91
Ardelyx, Inc. 6 $234.79
Daiichi Sankyo Inc. 8 $199.87
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 5 $184.69
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 5 $170.34
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 7 $154.30
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 4 $98.65
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC 5 $77.83
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $61.70
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. 3 $52.56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $42.34
Vifor Pharma, Inc. 2 $41.54
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $33.62
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $30.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,034

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
561
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$68,167
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lisinopril Generic 67 23 $425
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 60 26 $347
Allopurinol Generic 59 16 $673
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 51 11 $43,813
Furosemide Generic 49 22 $206
Calcitriol Generic 45 13 $432
Losartan Potassium Generic 44 16 $329
Spironolactone Generic 41 0 $248
Carvedilol Generic 29 0 $227
Kerendia (Finerenone) Brand 27 0 $19,710

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Claudia Velarde's medical specialty?
Dr. Claudia Velarde practices Nephrology Physician in Yuma, AZ.
Where does Dr. Claudia Velarde practice?
Dr. Claudia Velarde practices at 1220 W 24Th St Ste 1, Yuma, AZ 853648705. Office phone: 9283298331.
What is Dr. Claudia Velarde's NPI?
Dr. Claudia Velarde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861430449, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Claudia Velarde accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Claudia Velarde accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Claudia Velarde commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month (HCPCS 99458); Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (HCPCS 99454). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.