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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velazquez, Internist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Ricardo Velazquez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Velazquez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velazquez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velazquez’s office at (702) 399-8808.
What languages does Dr. Velazquez speak?
Dr. Velazquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Velazquez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. 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. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Pain
- Left Lower Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ache in right lower leg
- Right lower leg discomfort
- Sore right lower leg
- Ache in left lower leg
- Left lower leg discomfort
- Sore left lower leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79661: Pain in right lower leg
- M79662: Pain in left lower leg
Also known as:
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- RSD
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9050: Complex regional pain syndrome I, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Spine Tendon/Ligament Pain
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Enthesopathy
- Enthesitis of the Spine
- Spine Connective Tissue Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4606: Spinal enthesopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Velazquez typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Velazquez 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. 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:
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Computerized Balance Test
- Caloric Vestibular Test
- Rotational Vestibular Test
- Sinusoidal Rotational Test
- Vertigo Balance Test
- Dynamic posturography
- CDP-SOT test
- Sensory organization test
- Advanced balance assessment
- Bithermal Caloric Test
- Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test
CPT Codes:
- 92546: Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing
- 92548: Computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT), 6 conditions (ie, eyes open, eyes closed, visual sway, platform sway, eyes closed platform sway, platform and visual sway), including interpretation and report;
- 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
Also known as:
- Vertical Electrode Placement
- Electrode Application
- Vertical Electrode Study
- Diagnostic Electrode Use
CPT Codes:
- 92547: Use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Velazquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Velazquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 399-8808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velazquez accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Velazquez in Las Vegas, NV 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Government Employees Health Association
Humana
Medicare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Velazquez's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Velazquez's Primary Practice
2020 Wellness Way Ste 203
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 399-8808
What is Dr. Velazquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831278928.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velazquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velazquez
What is Dr. Ricardo Velazquez's specialty?
Dr. Velazquez is a Internist near Las Vegas, NV.
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.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Velazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velazquez is affiliated with Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Mountainview Hospital 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
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Is Ricardo Velazquez accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Velazquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Velazquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velazquez's office at (702) 399-8808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Velazquez?
Please contact Dr. Velazquez's office at (702) 399-8808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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