Brenda Velasco, MD
Gastroenterology · Philadelphia, PA
Brenda Velasco, MD is a gastroenterology in Philadelphia, PA with about 23 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyGastroenterology
- Medical schoolICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (2003)
- TelehealthOffers telehealth visits
- Practice size1,674 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~463 patients across 804 services, avg age 73
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 186 | $142 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 85 | $99 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 83 | $101 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 46 | $185 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 39 | $186 | See prices → |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 29 | $198 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 29 | $204 | See prices → |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 22 | $135 | See prices → |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 18 | $278 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 13 | $123 | See prices → |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 12 | $124 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 12 | $204 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.