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- 3450 11Th CT Ste 203, Vero Beach, FL 32960
About Dr. Velasquez
Hermes S. Velasquez, MD practices pulmonary disease in Vero Beach, FL. Medicare claims data shows Hermes provided 3,028 services to 2,298 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770593097.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (772) 794-5800
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3450 11TH CT STE 203
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pulmonary Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Chronic conditions
Most searched conditions
Airway disorders
- Acute bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Throat Clearing and Chronic Cough
Blood vessel disorders
Critical care
Diagnostic findings
- Swollen Chest Lymph Nodes
Environmental lung diseases
- Chronic Beryllium Disease
Genetic conditions
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Cystic fibrosis in adults
Infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Fungal lung infection
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Lung abscess
- NTM lung infection
- Severe Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Valley fever
- Walking Pneumonia in Children
- Whooping Cough
Inflammatory conditions
- Farmer's lung
- Interstitial lung disease
- Sarcoidosis
Lung growths
Occupational & environmental
- Asbestos lung damage
- Black lung disease
- Silicosis
- Vaping lung illness
Pleural disorders
- Collapsed lung
- Fluid around the lungs
- Pain when breathing
Post-infection conditions
- Long COVID lung problems
Sleep disorders
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Structural lung conditions
Symptoms
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Chest congestion
- Coughing up blood
- Low oxygen levels
- Rapid Breathing
- Severe asthma attack
- Wheezing
Procedures & services
Biopsies
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cryobiopsy
Breathing
- CPAP Setup and Mask Troubleshooting
- Home Oxygen Therapy Training
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment Training
Pleural procedures
- Draining lung fluid
- Chest tube insertion
- Medical thoracoscopy
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Sleep medicine
- At-home sleep test
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP titration
- Overnight oxygen study
- Sleep study
Treatments
Most searched procedures
- Bronchoscopy
- Oxygen therapy management
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry
Airway care
Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
Biopsies & diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Needle biopsy of lung
- Robotic lung biopsy
Breathing tests
- 6-minute walk test
- Asthma challenge test
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
Cancer diagnostic procedures
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Staging
Consultations
- Pre-op lung clearance
Counseling & prevention
Critical care
- Ventilator Weaning Evaluation
Diagnostic procedures
- Lung Wash Procedure
Drainage care
- Pleural Catheter Removal
Imaging
- Chest CT Scan
- Chest X-Ray
- Lung Perfusion Scan
Interventional procedures
- Bronchial thermoplasty
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
Lab tests
- Arterial blood gas test
- Sputum test
Lung tests
- Pre- And Post-Bronchodilator Test
Medications
- Severe Asthma Biologics
Monitoring
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Procedures
- Foreign Object Removal From Airway
- Windpipe stent placement
Rehabilitation
- Airway clearance therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Screening
Sleep equipment
- CPAP Mask Fitting
Sleep treatments
- Sleep Apnea Dental Device Evaluation
Specialist evaluations
- Lung Transplant Evaluation
- Lung Volume Reduction Evaluation
Specialized testing
- High-Altitude Oxygen Test
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,028 services · 2,298 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
24 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
19 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
19 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
18 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | Treatment | 95806 |
120 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
85 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95811 |
64 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
60 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
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 lung specialists in Vero Beach 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Velasquez's specialty?
Dr. Velasquez is a lung specialist in Vero Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pulmonary Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Velasquez?
Dr. Velasquez is listed at 3450 11Th CT Ste 203, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Velasquez?
The number on file is (772) 794-5800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Velasquez?
Dr. Velasquez's National Provider Identifier is 1770593097. 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
What is Dr. Velasquez's medical education?
Dr. Velasquez attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Velasquez have?
Dr. Velasquez has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Velasquez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Velasquez performs procedures including biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope; provides treatments such as sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Velasquez's profile verified?
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