Dr. Maria I. Velez
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 15 years
- Graduation year: 2006
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1881823540
Dr. Maria I. Velez M.D.
Internist
She is located at 903 West Martin Street in San Antonio, TX 78207. Can help patients with the following: Bladder Control, Constipation, Embolism, Emphysema, Peptic Ulcer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881823540. Appointment can be made via the phone number (210) 358-3400. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at http://www.universityhealthsystem.com/physician-directory/v/velez-maria-i. She is affiliated with 4 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Maria Ines Velez, being an internist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Maria I. Velez.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asbestosis
- Asphyxia
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Blood Clots
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Burns
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Collapsed Lung
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Cystitis
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Embolism
- Emphysema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperthermia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypothermia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Potassium
- Lung Cancer
- Malnutrition
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleurisy
- Pneumonia
- Prescription Refill
- Pulmonary Aspiration
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoking and Quitting Smoking
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Maria I. Velez
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Maria I. Velez as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) | POS · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Catastrophic | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
Community First
Network data as of May 18, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Community Care Plan by Community First - Gold Plan | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| University Community Care Plan by Community First - Gold Plan Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| University Community Care Plan by Community First - Silver Plan | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| University Community Care Plan by Community First - Silver Plan Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Harbor Health
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Health G0 $0 Deductible $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health G1S $30 PCP $30 Mental Health Office Visit $30 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1 $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1S $40 PCP $40 Mental Health Office Visit $40 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 16, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Preferred Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold Zero | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Standard | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Maria I. Velez is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Maria I. Velez is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease (also registered under: Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists)) .
Bills through: University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Pinnacle | $1853 |
| Veran Medical Technologies | $869 |
| Boston Scientific | $394 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $1376 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $1000 |
| Food and Beverage | $876 |
Studies
Graduated in 2006Other ways to reach out
- Website: http://www.universityhealthsystem.com/physician-directory/v/velez-maria-i
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityHealthSystem
Additional Specialities
- Critical Care Specialist
- Pulmonologist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Maria Ines Velez have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Maria Ines Velez is affiliated with Surgery Center - Medical Center. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Maria Ines Velez?
Dr. Maria Ines Velez's office is located at 903 West Martin Street in San Antonio, TX 78207.
Has Dr. Maria Ines Velez affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Maria Ines Velez is affiliated with UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM.
What conditions does Dr. Maria Ines Velez treat?
Dr. Maria Ines Velez provides treatment for Bladder Control, Constipation, Embolism, Emphysema, Peptic Ulcer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Maria Ines Velez accept patients with Community First?
Yes, Dr. Maria Ines Velez is listed in-network for Community First through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.