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2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1427211671 M.D.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Wasilla, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,160 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$113.49
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Natalie Velasquez, M.D. filed 3,185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Wasilla, Alaska, prescribing 98% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,185 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Natalie Velasquez, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Natalie Velasquez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,185 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Natalie Velasquez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1001 S KNIK GOOSE BAY RD, Wasilla, AK, 99654, with a listed phone of (907) 631-7437. NPI 1427211671 was issued on 07/08/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $149K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427211671 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Natalie Velasquez, M.D. 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.
Assets Incorporated
Anchorage, AK
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Natalie Velasquez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$113
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Natalie Velasquez, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 3,185 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.
3,185
Total Claims
$149K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,316
- Total Day Supply
- 43,352
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $89K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $60K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 51.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 41% female / 59% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Natalie Velasquez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
465 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
264 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
226 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
202 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
194 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
192 claims
- Lamotrigine 130
Lamotrigine
130 claims
- Lithium Carbonate Er 124
Lithium Carbonate Er
124 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 465 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 264 |
| Risperidone | 226 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 202 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 194 |
| Olanzapine | 192 |
| Lamotrigine | 130 |
| Lithium Carbonate Er Lithium Carbonate | 124 |
| Aripiprazole | 123 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 98 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Natalie Velasquez, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s 3,185 claims are above the specialty average of 600.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Velasquez.
Dr. Spencer Augustin
DO, FAACAP
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Elizabeth Baisi
M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Lina Bautista
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Claudia Berenson
CHILD PSYCHIATRIST
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Ruth Dukoff
MD
Anchorage, AK
Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Natalie Velasquez, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Wasilla, Alaska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Natalie Velasquez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Natalie Velasquez, M.D. wrote 3,185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $149K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is Natalie Velasquez, M.D. located? ▼
Natalie Velasquez, M.D. is located at 1001 S KNIK GOOSE BAY RD, Wasilla, AK, 99654. Phone: (907) 631-7437.
What is Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427211671, issued on 07/08/2008.
Does Natalie Velasquez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $89K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Natalie Velasquez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Benztropine Mesylate, Divalproex Sodium Er, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Natalie Velasquez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Natalie Velasquez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,185 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Natalie Velasquez, M.D.'s NPI is 1427211671 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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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