NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1043772361 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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Nurse Practitioner in El Paso, 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 87,227 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
762
Medicare Part D claims · 249 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$5.0K
109 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER filed 762 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in El Paso, Texas.
- 762
- Part D claims, 2023
- $5.0K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
762 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
What does the federal data show about Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
762 30% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas 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 Nurse Practitioner. 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).
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 1810 MURCHISON DR STE 50, El Paso, TX, 79902, with a listed phone of (915) 857-4130. NPI 1043772361 was issued on 04/04/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 762 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 249 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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 | 1043772361 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NURSE PRACTITIONER |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/04/2019 |
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 Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$5.0K
Largest payer
Medtronic, 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.
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 Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER. To verify Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
762
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
249
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,071
- Total Day Supply
- 30,581
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Opioid Claims
- 118 (15.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.02
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 66, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 65, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
169 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
98 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
97 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
76 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 59
Diclofenac Sodium
59 claims
- Meloxicam 50
Meloxicam
50 claims
- Pregabalin 39
Pregabalin
39 claims
- Celecoxib 38
Celecoxib
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 169 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 98 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 97 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 76 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 59 |
| Meloxicam | 50 |
| Pregabalin | 39 |
| Celecoxib | 38 |
| Baclofen | 36 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 762 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Velasco.
Dr. Cornelia Abanobi
NP
Tomball, TX
Dr. Patricia Abbott
FNP-C
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Malika Abdelfettah
A/G NP
Garland, TX
Dr. Muntaha Abdelhadi
R.N., C.P.N.P.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Guelbert Abellana
N.P.
Houston, TX
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty? ▼
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in El Paso, Texas. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 762 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 249 beneficiaries.
Where is Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER located? ▼
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 1810 MURCHISON DR STE 50, El Paso, TX, 79902. Phone: (915) 857-4130.
What is Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number? ▼
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043772361, issued on 04/04/2019.
Does Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 118 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare? ▼
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 762 Part D claims and 249 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials? ▼
Sandra Velasco, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1043772361 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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