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Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP

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(Dr. Maria C. Velasco, MD, FACP)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1989)

601 East San Antonio Street Suite 503W
Victoria, TX 77901

(361) 575-3775

Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP is an internist in Victoria, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP is affiliated with DeTar Healthcare System.

Office Locations

601 East San Antonio Street Suite 503W
Victoria, TX 77901

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

flu shot

In 2023, Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

antigen tests

In 2012, Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP had a list price for antigen tests 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. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

breast exam	23
doctor visit	1981
gynecologic procedures	23
hospital care	635
inpatient care	624
lab tests	28
nursing home care	23
outpatient care	11
preventive care	183
vaccines	155

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1644
hospital care	429
inpatient care	429
lab tests	13
preventive care	249
vaccines	236

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	17
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	91
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

breast exam	13
doctor visit	1587
gynecologic procedures	13
hospital care	371
inpatient care	371
lab tests	22
preventive care	326
vaccines	304

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	14
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	98
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, ear procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1762
ear procedures	37
lab tests	30
preventive care	591
vaccines	561

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	768

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	24
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	540
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	156
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	429
doctor visit	1690
ear procedures	17
lab tests	429
preventive care	793
vaccines	364

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	11
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	72
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

chronic care	34
diabetes management	702
doctor visit	1534
lab tests	754
preventive care	935
vaccines	233

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	12
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

chronic care	180
diabetes management	219
doctor visit	1555
lab tests	295
preventive care	234
vaccines	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	746
lab tests	32
preventive care	102
vaccines	102

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	645
lab tests	28
preventive care	108
vaccines	108

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	638
preventive care	135
vaccines	135

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	626
lab tests	52
preventive care	124
vaccines	124

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX during 2023 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	668
lab tests	54
preventive care	148
vaccines	148

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated as an internist in Victoria, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, diabetes management and preventive care.

breast exam	18
chronic care	107
diabetes management	450
doctor visit	1256
ear procedures	27
gynecologic procedures	18
hospital care	478
inpatient care	474
lab tests	157
nursing home care	23
outpatient care	11
preventive care	327
vaccines	207

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Female	287
Male	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	335
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	34
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	201

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1989. She completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1989)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DeTar Healthcare System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP from all over the web to help you find the right in Victoria, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,586 FARXIGA $2,185	BYDUREON PEN $409	CRESTOR $294	SYMBICORT $227	BYDUREON WEEKLY $137	Other $333
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,270 Tresiba $674	Ozempic $515	Victoza $431	Saxenda $389	Levemir $93	Other $169
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,778 TRULICITY $460	FORTEO $386	MOUNJARO $308	JARDIANCE $245	BASAGLAR $186	Other $192
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,753 XARELTO $1,218	INVOKANA $505	$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$1,634 JANUMET XR $445	DULERA $216	STEGLATRO $215	JANUMET $148	BELSOMRA $146	Other $466
Other	$11,625 Vascepa $944	Repatha $731	Vesicare $533	TOUJEO $495	Tymlos $451	Other $8,470

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$22,086
Education	$494
Consulting Fee	$65

Biography

Dr. Maria Velasco is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Velasco's training includes residency programs at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Hospital of Saint Raphael. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with DeTar Healthcare System. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Victoria, TX.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Christina Velasco, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2023

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