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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velasquez, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist in Newport, RI?
Dr. Adrian Velasquez, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Newport, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Velasquez is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasquez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasquez’s office at (401) 845-4265.
Is Dr. Velasquez board certified as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Adrian Velasquez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Velasquez speak?
Dr. Velasquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Velasquez typically treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Velasquez 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. Velasquez. 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:
- 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Velasquez typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Adrian Velasquez may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
Please contact Dr. Velasquez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velasquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Velasquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 845-4265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velasquez accept in Newport, RI?
Dr. Velasquez in Newport, RI 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Velasquez's office located?
Dr. Adrian Velasquez's Primary Practice
11 Friendship St
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 845-4265
What is Dr. Velasquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velasquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780870659.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velasquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velasquez
What is Dr. Adrian Velasquez's specialty?
Dr. Velasquez is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist near Newport, RI.
What does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internist specializing in Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and focuses on the clinical evaluation, physiological testing, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. These specialists care for patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions they manage include, but are not limited to, sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders.
Is this Dr. Adrian Velasquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velasquez is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Merrimackhealth Lawrence Hospital, Tufts Medical Center 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 Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Adrian Velasquez accepting new patients in Newport, RI?
Yes, Dr. Adrian Velasquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adrian Velasquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velasquez's office at (401) 845-4265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adrian Velasquez?
Please contact Dr. Velasquez's office at (401) 845-4265 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adrian Velasquez have?
Dr. Adrian Velasquez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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