Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brenda Velasco, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Specialist · Philadelphia, PA
- NPI 1548422405
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3401 N Broad St, Department of Gastroenterology, Temple University Hospi
Philadelphia, PA 191405103
(215) 707-3433 - Additional location
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502 Centennial Blvd Ste 3
Voorhees, NJ 080439544
(856) 751-2300
fax (856) 751-2333 - Mailing address
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301 Lippincott Dr Ste 410
Marlton, NJ 080534197
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 9, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MA08580000
- Medicaid
- NJ #0196142
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548422405. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
18,471
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$294,746
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1439 |
Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg | 9,554 | 11 | $1 | |
J3380 |
Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg | 8,100 | 20 | $22 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 167 | 146 | $136 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 149 | 134 | $97 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 71 | 53 | $127 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 66 | 65 | $109 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 54 | 45 | $84 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 47 | $185 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 37 | 37 | $181 | |
96413 |
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 35 | 27 | $148 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 80 peers in Philadelphia Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 231× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$472
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 10 | $159.50 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 11 | $154.51 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 3 | $50.09 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $20.16 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $20.16 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $18.54 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $18.08 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $16.62 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $14.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,589
Patients
554
Total drug cost
$182,779
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 373 | 126 | $8,277 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 298 | 105 | $6,775 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 275 | 85 | $5,114 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 153 | 59 | $3,889 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 73 | 27 | $3,086 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 66 | 22 | $40,509 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 51 | 16 | $55,073 |
| Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) | Brand | 45 | 45 | $7,692 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 43 | 17 | $5,441 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 41 | 0 | $967 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brenda Velasco's medical specialty?
Dr. Brenda Velasco practices Gastroenterology Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Brenda Velasco practice?
Dr. Brenda Velasco practices at 3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 191405103. Office phone: 2157073433.
What is Dr. Brenda Velasco's NPI?
Dr. Brenda Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548422405, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brenda Velasco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brenda Velasco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brenda Velasco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (HCPCS J1439); Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3380); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.