Dr. Michel Velez, MD
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velez, Medical Oncologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Michel Velez, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Velez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velez’s office at (954) 267-7700.
What languages does Dr. Velez speak?
Dr. Velez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Velez treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Velez 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. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Velez perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michel Velez may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velez's office.
Does Dr. Velez accept my insurance?
Dr. Velez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 267-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velez accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Velez in Fort Lauderdale, 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)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Velez's office located?
Dr. Michel Velez's Primary Practice
4725 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 267-7700
What is Dr. Velez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518132570.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velez
What is Dr. Michel Velez's specialty?
Dr. Velez is a Medical Oncologist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Velez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michel Velez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velez is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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 Michel Velez accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Michel Velez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michel Velez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velez's office at (954) 267-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michel Velez?
Please contact Dr. Velez's office at (954) 267-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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