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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velaga, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Rahul Velaga, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Velaga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velaga’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velaga’s office at (210) 575-4000.
Is Dr. Velaga board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Velaga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Velaga speak?
Dr. Velaga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Velaga treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Velaga 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. Velaga. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Velaga perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rahul Velaga may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velaga's office.
Does Dr. Velaga accept my insurance?
Dr. Velaga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 575-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velaga accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Velaga in San Antonio, TX 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 Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthSmart
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Velaga's office located?
Dr. Rahul Velaga's Primary Practice
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 575-4000
What is Dr. Velaga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366673279.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velaga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velaga
What is Dr. Rahul Velaga's specialty?
Dr. Velaga is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Velaga to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rahul Velaga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velaga is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Rahul Velaga accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Velaga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rahul Velaga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velaga's office at (210) 575-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rahul Velaga?
Please contact Dr. Velaga's office at (210) 575-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rahul Velaga have?
Dr. Rahul Velaga is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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