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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velez-Ruiz, Neurologist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology. Dr. Velez-Ruiz completed her residency at Boston University Medical Center. She is a member of the Emory Healthcare Network Physician. Dr. Velez-Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velez-Ruiz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velez-Ruiz’s office at (404) 728-6500.
Where did Dr. Velez-Ruiz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital | Massachussets General Hospital
Residency: Boston University Medical Center | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Is Dr. Velez-Ruiz board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Velez-Ruiz speak?
Dr. Velez-Ruiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Velez-Ruiz treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Velez-Ruiz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Velez-Ruiz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- JME
- Impulsive petit mal
- Janus-Kaufmann syndrome
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40B09: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Velez-Ruiz perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velez-Ruiz's office.
Does Dr. Velez-Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Velez-Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 728-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velez-Ruiz accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Velez-Ruiz in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Velez-Ruiz's office located?
Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz's Primary Practice
1400 NW 12th Ave Bldg 4TH Fl 4
Miami, FL 33136
(404) 728-6500
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Emory Healthcare Network Physician
Member
What is Dr. Velez-Ruiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velez-Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982878815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velez-Ruiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velez-Ruiz
What is Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz's specialty?
Dr. Velez-Ruiz is a Neurologist near Miami, FL.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Velez-Ruiz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velez-Ruiz is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Naymee Velez-Ruiz accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velez-Ruiz's office at (404) 728-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Naymee Velez-Ruiz?
Please contact Dr. Velez-Ruiz's office at (404) 728-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz have?
Dr. Naymee Velez-Ruiz is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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