Physician Profile
Luis A. Martinez-Velazquez, MD, PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Martinez-Velazquez
Based in Boston, MA, Luis A. Martinez-Velazquez, MD, PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Luis provided 255 services to 245 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina. NPI 1164985933 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (617) 573-3288
- Email not available
Practice Locations
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
255 services · 245 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
28 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boston 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Martinez-Velazquez specialize in?
Dr. Martinez-Velazquez is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Martinez-Velazquez located?
Dr. Martinez-Velazquez is listed at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Martinez-Velazquez's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 573-3288. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Martinez-Velazquez?
Dr. Martinez-Velazquez's National Provider Identifier is 1164985933. 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. Martinez-Velazquez go to medical school?
Dr. Martinez-Velazquez attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Martinez-Velazquez have?
Dr. Martinez-Velazquez has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Martinez-Velazquez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Martinez-Velazquez performs procedures including repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Martinez-Velazquez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Martinez-Velazquez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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