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Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD

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(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

915 Gessner Road Suite 360
Houston, TX 77024

(713) 468-5440

Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD is a nephrologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation. Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, HPN and HOUSTON NEPHROLOGY GROUP.

Office Locations

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

915 Gessner Road Suite 360
Houston, TX 77024

(713) 468-5440

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	25
doctor visit	838
hospital care	2327
inpatient care	2327
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	93
doctor visit	767
hospital care	2369
inpatient care	2356

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	87
Hispanic	83
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	119
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	59
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	270
doctor visit	781
hospital care	2096
inpatient care	2073
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	85
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	103
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	59
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	210
doctor visit	751
hospital care	2337
inpatient care	2318

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	704
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	846
Black	186
Hispanic	196
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	448
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	232
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	57
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	111
doctor visit	779
hospital care	1606
inpatient care	1590
outpatient care	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	71
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	93
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	60
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	69
doctor visit	711
hospital care	1349
inpatient care	1327
outpatient care	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	92
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	104
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	59
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	87
doctor visit	761
hospital care	878
inpatient care	878

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	72
Hispanic	89
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	98
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	57
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	89
doctor visit	765
hospital care	1124
inpatient care	1103
outpatient care	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	70
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	108
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	59
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	103
doctor visit	605
hospital care	1114
inpatient care	1098
outpatient care	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	81
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	107
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	58
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	126
doctor visit	605
hospital care	1121
inpatient care	1099
outpatient care	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	73
Hispanic	87
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	89
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	59
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	71
doctor visit	680
hospital care	885
inpatient care	885

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	57
Hispanic	64
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	94
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	85
doctor visit	705
hospital care	815
inpatient care	815

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	40
Hispanic	60
Asian	25
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	84
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated as a nephrologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

dialysis	111
doctor visit	729
hospital care	1501
inpatient care	1489
outpatient care	19
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD.

**Gender**
Female	270
Male	301

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	76
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	372
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	86
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	184
85 and over	102
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	196

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD graduated from Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation. He completed residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital

Astrana Health

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

HPN

HOUSTON NEPHROLOGY GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Employers Health Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, United Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Chip, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann, BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Employers Health Network

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

United Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Community Health Choice Chip

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Relypsa, Inc.	$475 VELTASSA $475
Amgen Inc.	$416 Sensipar $195	Parsabiv $141	Tavneos $80
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$290 LOKELMA $199	FARXIGA $91
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$287 KRYSTEXXA $287
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$249 JYNARQUE $149	SAMSCA $100
Other	$1,625 ACTHAR $579	Velphoro $101	BYSTOLIC $87	Kerendia $73	GATTEX $63	Other $723

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,237
Education	$105

Research Payments

Dr. Ariel M. Velasco, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $122,218.

Biography

Dr. Ariel Velasco's medical specialty is adult nephrology. Dr. Velasco seems to be an in-network provider for WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Dr. Velasco attended Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation for medical school. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. According to Astrana Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Houston, TX.