Summary

Dr. Joel Velasquez is an internal medicine physician who has been caring for patients for four decades. He earned his medical degree from Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation and completed his residency training at NYU Downtown Hospital. His extensive experience spans 40 years of practice in internal medicine, focusing on comprehensive adult healthcare. Dr. Velasquez is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Dr. Velasquez practices at Providence Saint Mary Medical Center and maintains locations in Victorville and Apple Valley, California. He specializes in managing common but serious conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, including cholesterol problems in children and teenagers. His practice includes preventive care such as flu vaccinations and newborn screening tests. Patients have given Dr. Velasquez an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 3.6
  • 40 years of experience
  • 73 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog
  • Nyu Downtown Hospital
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 28 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Joel Quijano Velasquez has 2 locations

Paragon Health Partners

12677 Hesperia Rd Ste 130Victorville, CA 92395
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

18300 Us Highway 18Apple Valley, CA 92307

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Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
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Med School: Far Eastern University Inst Of Med Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Quijano Velasquez

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareMore
  • CareMore - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Quijano Velasquez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Quijano Velasquez has the following 28 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Check-up
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Emphysema
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Gout
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Immunization
  • Kidney Disease
  • Physical
  • Pneumonia
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Stress
  • Stroke
  • Vaccination
  • Viral Human Hepatitis
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Joel Quijano Velasquez holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Nyu Downtown Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Far Eastern University Inst Of Med Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Velasquez's NPI number is 1639175490.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Joel Velasquez accepting new patients?
Dr. Joel Velasquez has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Joel Velasquez accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Velasquez affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Velasquez is affiliated with Providence Saint Mary Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Joel Velasquez's office located?
Dr. Joel Velasquez's office is located at 12677 Hesperia Rd Ste 130, Victorville, CA, 92395.
Does Dr. Joel Velasquez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joel Velasquez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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