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Who is Dr. Velmahos, Infectious Disease Specialist in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Vasilios Velmahos, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Edison, NJ. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Velmahos graduated from Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital and completed his residency at R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Velmahos is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velmahos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velmahos’s office at (732) 906-1900.
Where did Dr. Velmahos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine | Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program
Medical School: University Tech De Santiago (Utesa)- Esc De Med- Santiago | Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital
Is Dr. Velmahos board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vasilios Velmahos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Velmahos speak?
Dr. Velmahos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does Dr. Velmahos treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Velmahos 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. Velmahos. 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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Severe Sepsis
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pus in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8281: Pyuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- E. Coli Infection
- Pseudomonas Infection
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Escherichia coli infection
- E. coli bacteria
- E. coli food poisoning
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
- Pseudomonas bacteria
- Pseudomonas disease
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B965: Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
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
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Velmahos perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vasilios Velmahos may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velmahos' office.
Does Dr. Velmahos accept my insurance?
Dr. Velmahos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 906-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velmahos accept in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Velmahos in Edison, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Velmahos' office located?
What is Dr. Velmahos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velmahos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013000355.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velmahos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velmahos
What is Dr. Vasilios Velmahos's specialty?
Dr. Velmahos is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Edison, NJ.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Velmahos to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vasilios Velmahos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velmahos is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University 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
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Is Vasilios Velmahos accepting new patients in Edison, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Vasilios Velmahos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasilios Velmahos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velmahos's office at (732) 906-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasilios Velmahos?
Please contact Dr. Velmahos's office at (732) 906-1900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vasilios Velmahos have?
Dr. Vasilios Velmahos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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