Dr. Rachel G Velez
Family Practice in Quitman, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rachel G Velez, MD,DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Quitman, Georgia. She attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Brooks County Hospital, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, John D Archbold Memorial Hospital, South Georgia Medical Center. Dr. Rachel G Velez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Nightingale Clinic, Pc. Dr. Rachel G Velez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (229) 263-8888 to request Dr. Rachel G Velez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Rachel G Velez |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
0042109654 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Rachel G Velez attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1972545119
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 27, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does 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.
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EHR - She 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.
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MHI - She 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.
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MOC - She 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. Rachel G Velez
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rachel G Velez has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 039500 | Georgia |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Practitioner
click for detail Nurse Practitioner (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
| RN154383 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Quitman, Georgia | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Moultrie, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Thomasville, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Valdosta, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- The Nightingale Clinic, Pc
| The Nightingale Clinic, Pc | 2 |
Practice Locations
606 W Screven St
Quitman, GA 31643-0845
Phone: (229) 263-8888
Fax: (229) 263-6528
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, February 27, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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