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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Van Der Velden, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Van Der Velden graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine, completed her residency at Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics, and is currently affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital. Dr. Van Der Velden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Der Velden’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Der Velden’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Where did Dr. Van Der Velden go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky | University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Is Dr. Van Der Velden board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Van Der Velden speak?
Dr. Van Der Velden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Van Der Velden typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Van Der Velden 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. Van Der Velden. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- CDH
- Diaphragm birth defect
- Hole in diaphragm at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Van Der Velden typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Van Der Velden's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Van Der Velden accept my insurance?
Dr. Van Der Velden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Van Der Velden accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Van Der Velden in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Van Der Velden's office located?
What is Dr. Van Der Velden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Van Der Velden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114951878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Der Velden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Van Der Velden
What is Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden's specialty?
Dr. Van Der Velden is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Van Der Velden is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Meredith Van Der Velden accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Van Der Velden's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meredith Van Der Velden?
Please contact Dr. Van Der Velden's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden have?
Dr. Meredith Van Der Velden is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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Boston Childrens Hospital
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115