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Dr. Michel Velez, MD

Accepting New Patients

(666 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of the North (2000)

Professional interests include: blood disorders

6400 Sanger Road Suite A-2400
Orlando, FL 32827

(407) 735-5695

Dr. Michel Velez, MD is a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of the North in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Michel Velez, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL INC.

Office Locations

4725 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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6400 Sanger Road Suite A-2400
Orlando, FL 32827

(407) 735-5695

(407) 851-4630

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In The News

“Dr. Michel Velez, medical oncologist/hematologist, has joined the Lake Nona office of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.”—"People on the move", Orlando Sentinel, January 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Michel Velez, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

complete blood count

In 2013, Dr. Michel Velez, MD had a list price for complete blood count (CBC) 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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	13
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2014 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2015 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	413
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	13
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2016 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	425

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2017 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	370
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	936
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	70
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1035
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	60
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	21
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	100
blood draw	280
chemotherapy	100
doctor visit	338
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
lab tests	785
minimally invasive procedures	136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	20
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	25
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	202
blood draw	613
chemotherapy	202
doctor visit	567
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
lab tests	1367
minimally invasive procedures	273
thyroid function tests	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	14
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	18
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	42
doctor visit	725
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
lab tests	41

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	57
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michel Velez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	151
blood draw	311
chemotherapy	151
doctor visit	519
hospital care	172
inpatient care	172
lab tests	731
minimally invasive procedures	204
thyroid function tests	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	156
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	27
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michel Velez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	12
Cancer	59

Education & Training

Dr. Michel Velez, MD graduated from University of the North in 2000. He completed residency at University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of the North (2000)

Residency: University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board (2011)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michel Velez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Hospital

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michel Velez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Coventry, Railroad Medicare, Medicare Advantage, AvMed, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO, United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO and Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michel Velez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Coventry

Railroad Medicare

Medicare Advantage

AvMed

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare

Medicaid

Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO

United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO

Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michel Velez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 666 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michel Velez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.	$299,081 Nerlynx $291,622	$7,459
Seagen Inc.	$193,200 TUKYSA $190,603	PADCEV $2,161	ADCETRIS $178	$258
Lilly USA, LLC	$145,503 VERZENIO $120,436	RETEVMO $224	CYRAMZA $41	ALIMTA $26	$24,777
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.	$77,012 Orserdu $77,012
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$50,748 KEYTRUDA $28,786	LYNPARZA $21,963
Other	$74,141 TUKYSA $10,681	KISQALI $9,627	Enhertu $8,491	ZOLADEX $5,285	PADCEV $5,078	Other $34,979

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$610,963
Travel and Lodging	$111,600
Consulting Fee	$86,545
Food and Beverage	$28,454
Education	$1,074
Other	$1,049

Research Payments

Dr. Michel Velez, MD has received 50 research payments totaling $163,701.

Biography

Dr. Michel Velez sees patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Orlando, FL. His medical specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Dr. Velez attended the University of the North and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami. He is rated highly by his patients. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including AvMed, Coventry, and Cigna. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Velez is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. Holy Cross Hospital reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michel Velez, MD From 2014 - 2023

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