Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout VELEZ
Christopher David Velez, MD practises gastroenterology in Boston, MA. Christopher is a 2011 graduate of New York University School of Medicine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Velez?
Dr. Velez is a gastroenterology in Boston, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Velez's address?
Dr. Velez is listed at 55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Velez?
The number on file is (617) 726-2000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Velez?
Dr. Velez's National Provider Identifier is 1831487537. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Velez train?
Dr. Velez attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Velez have?
Dr. Velez has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Velez perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Velez performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as study of rectum sensitivity and function and test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Velez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Velez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (617) 726-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
55 FRUIT ST
Boston, MA 02114
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
437 services · 411 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
36 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
26 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
13 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
11 |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
35 |
| Test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus | Treatment | 91120 |
34 |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
33 |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode | Treatment | 91037 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
84 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
52 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterology specialists in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at New York University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.