Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Velez

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Buffalo, NY

  • NPI 1215521430
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3980A Sheridan Dr Ste 200
Buffalo, NY 142261741
(716) 609-4772
Mailing address
Po Box 488
Buffalo, NY 142400488

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 9, 2021
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #346726

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215521430. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
301
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$25,558
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 131 91 $65
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 105 73 $97
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 28 28 $142
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 19 19 $66
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 18 18 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in this city , average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Maria Velez's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Velez practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Maria Velez practice?
Dr. Maria Velez practices at 3980A Sheridan Dr Ste 200, Buffalo, NY 142261741. Office phone: 7166094772.
What is Dr. Maria Velez's NPI?
Dr. Maria Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215521430, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Velez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Velez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Velez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.