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Julian Velez, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in McAllen, Texas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,761 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
265
Medicare Part D claims · 119 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.5/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Julian Velez, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.5/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
265
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Julian Velez, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Julian Velez, MD sits

This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers

Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Julian Velez, MD writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 68% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Julian Velez, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 51 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Julian Velez, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Julian Velez, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2016

NPI 1700248945

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

265 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

92.5/100 9.4 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor - 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist - 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Julian Velez, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) - 92.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.5%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) - 92.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Julian Velez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 10, McAllen, TX, 78503, with a listed phone of (956) 362-6680. NPI 1700248945 was issued on 03/27/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Velez most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 119 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 10
McAllen, TX 78503

Provider Details

NPI 1700248945
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.5339
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.4516
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Julian Velez, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Renaissance Medical Foundation
McAllen, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Julian Velez, MD. To verify Julian Velez, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Julian Velez, MD - brand share 9.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 265 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

265
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
269
Total Day Supply
5,418
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
39 (14.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.86
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 40, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Julian Velez, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Rosuvastatin Calcium
13
Tramadol Hcl
13
Gabapentin
12
Metoprolol Tartrate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Julian Velez, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Julian Velez, MD's 265 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Velez.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julian Velez, MD's specialty?
Julian Velez, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in McAllen, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Julian Velez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Julian Velez, MD wrote 265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
What is Julian Velez, MD's Medicare quality score?
Julian Velez, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.5/100 (Quality: 79.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Julian Velez, MD located?
Julian Velez, MD is located at 1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 10, McAllen, TX, 78503. Phone: (956) 362-6680.
What is Julian Velez, MD's NPI number?
Julian Velez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700248945, issued on 03/27/2016.
Does Julian Velez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Julian Velez, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
Does Julian Velez, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Julian Velez, MD had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.7%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Julian Velez, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Julian Velez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Julian Velez, MD accept Medicare?
Julian Velez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 265 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Julian Velez, MD's credentials?
Julian Velez, MD's NPI is 1700248945 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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