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Dr. Diego Velarde, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Bariatric Medicine

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

3165 Suntree Boulevard Suite 101
Rockledge, FL 32955

(321) 549-2000

Dr. Diego Velarde, MD is a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL specializing in general surgery and bariatric medicine. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Diego Velarde, MD is affiliated with Revere Medical, Orlando Health, Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Rockledge Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

Rockledge Regional Medical Center

3165 Suntree Boulevard Suite 101
Rockledge, FL 32955

(321) 549-2000

(321) 549-2142

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

tunneled central line placement

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

tunneled central line placement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Diego Velarde, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD without biopsy, and tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, Dr. Diego Velarde, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	12
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
minimally invasive procedures	30
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	24
bronchoscopy	13
catheterization	57
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	86
gastrointestinal procedures	53
hospital care	1290
inpatient care	1290
minimally invasive procedures	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	40
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	51
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	220
gastrointestinal procedures	51
hospital care	1244
inpatient care	1244
minimally invasive procedures	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	80
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	281
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	46
hospital care	894
inpatient care	894
minimally invasive procedures	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	35
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	28
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	306
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hospital care	654
inpatient care	654
minimally invasive procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	53
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	273
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	56
hospital care	663
inpatient care	663
minimally invasive procedures	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
weight management	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	18
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	54
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
catheterization	35
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	246
excision	23
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	699
inpatient care	699
minimally invasive procedures	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	35
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	54
Dementia	23
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	497
inpatient care	497
minimally invasive procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	25
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	32
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	368
inpatient care	368
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	19
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	23
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
anastomosis	11
catheterization	34
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	272
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
minimally invasive procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	25
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated as a general surgeon in Rockledge, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	11
anastomosis	15
bronchoscopy	13
catheterization	33
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	202
excision	15
gastrointestinal procedures	41
hospital care	614
inpatient care	614
minimally invasive procedures	43
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
weight management	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	210
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	27
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Diego Velarde, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	14
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Diego Velarde, MD graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Diego Velarde, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Revere Medical

Orlando Health

Melbourne Regional Medical Center

Rockledge Regional Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,940 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,940
Ethicon US, LLC	$115 LINX Reflux Management System $89	Energy Enseal $26
CONMED Corporation	$83 AirSeal $83
Allergan, Inc.	$69 $69
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$63 EsophyX $63
Other	$257 Overstitch and or LapBand $44	ORBACTIV $38	NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $38	VAC VERAFLO $21	Caiman Vessel Sealers $20	Other $96

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,599
Food and Beverage	$929

Biography

Dr. Diego Velarde practices general surgery and bariatric medicine in Rockledge, FL. Dr. Velarde attended medical school at Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. He trained at Mount Sinai Medical Center for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Revere Medical and Orlando Health. Revere Medical reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Rockledge, FL.