30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vellozo, Internist in Walnut Ridge, AR?
Where did Dr. Vellozo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Texas A&M University | Khyber Med College
Is Dr. Vellozo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Vellozo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vellozo speak?
Dr. Vellozo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vellozo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vellozo 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. Vellozo. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vellozo typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Vellozo 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. Vellozo. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Vellozo accept my insurance?
Dr. Vellozo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (870) 886-3211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vellozo accept in Walnut Ridge, AR?
Dr. Vellozo in Walnut Ridge, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vellozo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vellozo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vellozo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vellozo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vellozo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386744274.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vellozo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vellozo
What is Dr. Paul Vellozo's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.