Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Ruben Velez, M.D.
Nephrology Physician in Dallas, TX · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1053382879
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Ruben Velez
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1505 Lbj Fwy Ste 700, Dallas, TX, 75234
Phone (214) 358-2300
Fax (214) 579-6941
Enumeration date Jan 30, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Sep 5, 2025
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118870801 | Medicaid | TX | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Ruben Velez practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Dallas, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Ruben Velez?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ruben Velez is 1053382879, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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