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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velazquez Blanco, Hospitalist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Alain Velazquez Blanco, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Velazquez Blanco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velazquez Blanco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velazquez Blanco’s office at (786) 596-6743.
What languages does Dr. Velazquez Blanco speak?
Dr. Velazquez Blanco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Velazquez Blanco typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Velazquez Blanco 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. Velazquez Blanco. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Velazquez Blanco typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Alain Velazquez Blanco may include:
Please contact Dr. Velazquez Blanco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velazquez Blanco accept my insurance?
Dr. Velazquez Blanco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 596-6743 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velazquez Blanco accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Velazquez Blanco in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Athena Health Care Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Velazquez Blanco's office located?
Dr. Alain Velazquez Blanco's Primary Practice
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 596-6743
What is Dr. Velazquez Blanco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velazquez Blanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447734033.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velazquez Blanco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velazquez Blanco
What is Dr. Alain Velazquez Blanco's specialty?
Dr. Velazquez Blanco is a Hospitalist near Miami, FL.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Alain Velazquez Blanco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velazquez Blanco is affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Homestead 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
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Is Alain Velazquez Blanco accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alain Velazquez Blanco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alain Velazquez Blanco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velazquez Blanco's office at (786) 596-6743 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alain Velazquez Blanco?
Please contact Dr. Velazquez Blanco's office at (786) 596-6743 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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