Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez Velazquez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Juan Perez Velazquez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Perez Velazquez completed his residency at UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Perez Velazquez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Velazquez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Velazquez’s office.
Where did Dr. Perez Velazquez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School
Residency: UMass Chan Medical School
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon, PR
What languages does Dr. Perez Velazquez speak?
Dr. Perez Velazquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez Velazquez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Perez Velazquez 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. Perez Velazquez. 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:
- 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:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Perez Velazquez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Juan Perez Velazquez 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
Please contact Dr. Perez Velazquez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perez Velazquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez Velazquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Velazquez accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Perez Velazquez in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
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Where is Dr. Perez Velazquez's office located?
What is Dr. Perez Velazquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez Velazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386871010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Velazquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez Velazquez
What is Dr. Juan Perez Velazquez's specialty?
Dr. Perez Velazquez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Worcester, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Juan Perez Velazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez Velazquez is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Juan Perez Velazquez accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Juan Perez Velazquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Perez Velazquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez Velazquez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Perez Velazquez?
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