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Dr. Aimee Velasco

Pediatrician

Westfield, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velasco, Pediatrician in Westfield, MA?

    Dr. Aimee Velasco is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Westfield, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Velasco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasco’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasco’s office.

    Is Dr. Velasco board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Aimee Velasco is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Velasco speak?

    Dr. Velasco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Velasco typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Velasco 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. Velasco. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Velasco typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Aimee Velasco may include:

    Please contact Dr. Velasco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Velasco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velasco accept in Westfield, MA?

    Dr. Velasco in Westfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baystate Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?

    Dr. Aimee Velasco's Primary Practice

    477 Southwick Rd

    Westfield, MA 01085

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    What is Dr. Velasco's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104035443.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velasco?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velasco

    What is Dr. Aimee Velasco's specialty?

    Dr. Velasco is a Pediatrician near Westfield, MA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Aimee Velasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velasco is affiliated with Holyoke Medical 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Aimee Velasco accepting new patients in Westfield, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Aimee Velasco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aimee Velasco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aimee Velasco?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?

    Dr. Velasco's office is located in Westfield, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Aimee Velasco have?

    Dr. Aimee Velasco is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.