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Dr. Michel Velez, MD

(231 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology and Pediatrics (Child & Adolescent Medicine)

University of the North (2000)

4725 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

(954) 267-7700

Dr. Michel Velez, MD is a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology, adult hematology and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). He graduated from University of the North in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Michel Velez, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, HCA Florida Healthcare, UCF Lake Nona Hospital, Trinity Health NEW and HOLY CROSS MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

4725 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Address:

6400 Sanger Road Suite A-2400
Orlando, FL 32827

In The News

“Dr. Michel Velez, medical oncologist/hematologist, has joined the Lake Nona office of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.”—"People on the move", Orlando Sentinel, January 2021

doctor visit	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	13
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

doctor visit	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

doctor visit	407
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	13
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	75

doctor visit	419

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	75

doctor visit	364
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	67

doctor visit	930
hospital care	372
inpatient care	372

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	70
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	43

doctor visit	1029
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	60
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	21
Cancer	46

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	301
blood draw	892
chemotherapy	301
doctor visit	555
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
lab tests	2138
minimally invasive procedures	407
thyroid function tests	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	45
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michel Velez, MD graduated from University of the North in 2000. He completed residency at University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Hematology, Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of the North (2000)

Residency: University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: Hematology, Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2014)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michel Velez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Hospital

HCA Florida Healthcare

UCF Lake Nona Hospital

Trinity Health NEW

HOLY CROSS MEDICAL 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. Michel Velez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Coventry, Railroad Medicare, Medicare Advantage, AvMed, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO and United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michel Velez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Coventry

Railroad Medicare

Medicare Advantage

AvMed

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO

United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michel Velez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 231 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michel Velez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.	$291,164 Nerlynx $283,886	$7,278
Seagen Inc.	$193,200 TUKYSA $190,603	PADCEV $2,161	ADCETRIS $178	$258
Lilly USA, LLC	$117,776 VERZENIO $98,902	RETEVMO $224	CYRAMZA $41	ALIMTA $26	$18,583
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.	$61,102 Orserdu $61,102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$33,367 KEYTRUDA $23,497	LYNPARZA $9,870
Other	$28,396 KISQALI $8,904	LIBTAYO $2,462	Abraxane $639	VELCADE $558	Pomalyst $521	Other $15,312

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$527,927
Travel and Lodging	$94,829
Consulting Fee	$77,526
Food and Beverage	$23,298
Education	$924
Other	$500

Research Payments

Dr. Michel Velez, MD has received 49 research payments totaling $163,101.

Biography

Dr. Michel Velez practices adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He is professionally affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and Orlando Health.