Hermes Segundo Velasquez, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Hermes Segundo Velasquez is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Vero Beach, FL with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Hermes Segundo Velasquez, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Vero Beach, FL. With 36+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Vero Beach area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.9/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3450 11th Ct Ste 203, Vero Beach, FL 32960-5012
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida.
MIPS Score
202389.9/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better40.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-42.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,140
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
662
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,937
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.30M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.3k received from industry
47 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Hermes Segundo Velasquez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
1000 36th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4862
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 510055
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Hermes Segundo Velasquez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hermes Segundo Velasquez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Vero Beach required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hermes Segundo Velasquez
Dr. Velasquez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Vero Beach, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (772) 794-5800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hermes Segundo Velasquez
Practice Location
3450 11th Ct Ste 203, Vero Beach, FL 32960-5012
Mailing Address
1000 36th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4862
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