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Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (1996)

1901 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 331-1111

Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM is a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM is affiliated with Covenant Health and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 331-1111

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2824 Merchants Drive
Knoxville, TN 37912

(865) 523-1141

(865) 521-6635

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

nail avulsion without matrixectomy

By Affordability:

nail avulsion

nail avulsion procedure

nail avulsion surgery

nail surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM performed more nail avulsion without matrixectomy (temporary nail removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for nail avulsion, nail avulsion procedure (nail removal), nail avulsion surgery (nail removal surgery), and nail surgery 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 Volume:

nail procedures

In 2013, Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM performed more nail procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were nail procedures, nail avulsion, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	309
injections	29
musculoskeletal imaging	62
nail avulsion	364
nail procedures	476
X-rays	62

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	209
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	35
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were nail procedures, nail avulsion, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	257
injections	31
musculoskeletal imaging	54
nail avulsion	340
nail procedures	373
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	177
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	410
injections	13
musculoskeletal imaging	48
nail avulsion	297
nail procedures	297
vascular procedures	25
X-rays	48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	970
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	280
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	310
excision	22
nail avulsion	384
nail procedures	384

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	140
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	32
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
doctor visit	522
injections	56
musculoskeletal imaging	20
nail avulsion	523
nail procedures	523
X-rays	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	160
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	387
injections	32
musculoskeletal imaging	18
nail avulsion	664
nail procedures	664
X-rays	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	172
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	411
nail avulsion	550
nail procedures	550

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	148
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285
nail avulsion	421
nail procedures	421

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	134
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	314
nail avulsion	403
nail procedures	403

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	116
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302
nail avulsion	292
nail procedures	292

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	97
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN during 2023 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	307
nail avulsion	234
nail procedures	234

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	60
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Knoxville, TN were nail procedures, nail avulsion, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	20
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	346
excision	22
injections	32
musculoskeletal imaging	40
nail avulsion	406
nail procedures	419
vascular procedures	19
X-rays	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM.

**Gender**
Female	309
Male	241

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	507
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	153
75 to 84	183
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	161

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	11
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Podiatry, Barry University, Miami Shores FL. He is certified by the Podiatry and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (1996)

Residency: Podiatry, Barry University, Miami Shores FL (1997)

Board Certification: Podiatry

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Covenant Health

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Triad Life Sciences Inc.	$3,836 InnovaMatrix AC $3,836
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$352 Atherectomy Device $335	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $17
Convatec Inc.	$276 InnovaMatrix AC $246	Aquacel AG Advantage $16	AQUACEL Ag Advantage $14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$234 NUZYRA $234
Medtronic, Inc.	$166 VenaSeal $97	HawkOne $70
Other	$667 Senza $159	Affinity $122	Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention $115	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $98	KRYSTEXXA $35	Other $139

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,261
Food and Beverage	$2,270

Biography

Dr. David Velarde specializes in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He is affiliated with Covenant Health. Dr. Velarde's practice in Knoxville, TN is open to new patients as reported by Covenant Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM in 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Velarde, DPM From 2013 - 2023

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