Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velasco, Pediatrician in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Alyssa Bianca Velasco, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Velasco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasco’s office at (510) 428-3331.
What languages does Dr. Velasco speak?
Dr. Velasco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
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 here.
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Velasco typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Velasco performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Velasco accept my insurance?
Dr. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 428-3331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velasco accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Velasco in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
Kaiser Permanente
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?
Dr. Alyssa Bianca Velasco's Primary Practice
3505 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 428-3331
What is Dr. Velasco's NPI number?An 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 1538666888.
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. Alyssa Bianca Velasco's specialty?
Dr. Velasco is a Pediatrician near Oakland, CA.
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 this Dr. Alyssa Bianca Velasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velasco is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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
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Is Alyssa Bianca Velasco accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alyssa Bianca Velasco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alyssa Bianca Velasco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (510) 428-3331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alyssa Bianca Velasco?
Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (510) 428-3331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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