Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Celso Velazquez, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Columbia, MO

  • NPI 1205884756
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1020 Hitt St
Columbia, MO 652120001
(573) 882-8788
fax (573) 882-3131
Mailing address
Po Box 843966
Kansas City, MO 641843966

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 12, 2022
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2001007207

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205884756. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
433
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$36,869
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 269 184 $93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 57 57 $127
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 52 52 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 25 25 $63
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 16 $125
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 14 12 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Columbia Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$41
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $40.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$41

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,361
Patients
252
Total drug cost
$1,638,160
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pregabalin Generic 219 37 $10,215
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 189 54 $14,920
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 161 36 $6,012
Prednisone Generic 149 43 $1,804
Tramadol Hcl Generic 131 20 $1,659
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 110 13 $821,712
Leflunomide Generic 103 27 $8,408
Alendronate Sodium Generic 85 22 $936
Allopurinol Generic 36 0 $1,266
Gabapentin Generic 36 0 $1,776

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Celso Velazquez's medical specialty?
Dr. Celso Velazquez practices Rheumatology Physician in Columbia, MO.
Where does Dr. Celso Velazquez practice?
Dr. Celso Velazquez practices at 1020 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 652120001. Office phone: 5738828788.
What is Dr. Celso Velazquez's NPI?
Dr. Celso Velazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205884756, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Celso Velazquez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Celso Velazquez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Celso Velazquez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (HCPCS 77080). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.