Leopoldo Velasco, N.P.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Leopoldo Velasco, N.P. has been part of the Bell Gardens medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 15+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Bell Gardens area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3386dNPPES updated 2017-01-26 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
68
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
114
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,004
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $341k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
43 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 Leopoldo Velasco's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
15 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
1919 Vuelta Grande Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815-3655
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Leopoldo Velasco
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leopoldo Velasco for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Bell Gardens 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 Leopoldo Velasco
NPI records show Dr. Velasco as active with telehealth listed in Bell Gardens, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 806-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Leopoldo Velasco
Practice Location
6001 Clara St, Bell Gardens, CA 90201-4723
Mailing Address
1919 Vuelta Grande Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815-3655
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