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Dr. Juan Carlos Velez, MD

New Orleans, LA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velez, Nephrologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Juan Carlos Velez, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Velez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velez’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velez’s office at (504) 842-3932.

    Is Dr. Velez board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Carlos Velez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Velez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Velez treat?

    As a Nephrologist, 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Dependence
    • Dialysis
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Dialysis
    • Renal Replacement Therapy
    • On Dialysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Polycystic kidney disease
    • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
    • PKD
    • Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Many Kidney Cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q613: Polycystic kidney, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Blood in Urine with Membranous Kidney Filter Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Chronic Hematuria and Glomerulonephritis
    • Membranous Glomerulonephritis with Hematuria
    • Kidney Bleeding and Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N022: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Disease Anemia
    • Renal Anemia
    • Anemia of kidney failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Caused by Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Renal Hypertension
    • Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure due to Kidney Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I151: Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders

    Which procedures does Dr. Velez perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Juan Carlos Velez may include:

    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 (504) 842-3932 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velez accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Velez in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Velez's office located?

    Dr. Juan Carlos Velez's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-3932

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    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 1982712840.

    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. Juan Carlos Velez's specialty?

    Dr. Velez is a Nephrologist near New Orleans, LA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Velez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Juan Carlos Velez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velez is affiliated with St. Bernard Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System 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

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    Is Juan Carlos Velez accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Carlos Velez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Juan Carlos Velez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velez's office at (504) 842-3932 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Juan Carlos Velez?

    Please contact Dr. Velez's office at (504) 842-3932 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Juan Carlos Velez have?

    Dr. Juan Carlos Velez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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