Orlando Velasco Zarate, MD
Orlando Velasco Zarate is a Family Medicine specialist based in Altamonte Springs, FL with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Orlando Velasco Zarate, MD in person in Altamonte Springs or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 12+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 56% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 115, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-5102
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.53/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.58%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
5.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
203
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
287
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,475
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $234k
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 2, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501322
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Orlando Velasco Zarate
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Orlando Velasco Zarate for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Altamonte Springs 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 Orlando Velasco Zarate
Dr. Zarate is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Altamonte Springs, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 831-4040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Orlando Velasco Zarate
Practice Location
661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 115, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-5102
Mailing Address
661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 115, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-5102
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