Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Apache Junction, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Gila River Health Care Corporation, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center. Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Innovative Inpatient Services Pc. Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde at 2050 W Southern Ave to request Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2050 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120-7305


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Donald Joseph Velarde
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0143115139
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 38 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1467449215
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Donald Joseph Velarde has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 38 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals

Gila River Health Care Corporation


Medical Group Practice

  • Innovative Inpatient Services Pc


Practice Locations

2050 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120-7305
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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