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Who is Dr. Velasco, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Indio, CA?
Dr. Wendy Velasco, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Indio, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Velasco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasco’s office at (760) 347-7712.
What languages does Dr. Velasco speak?
Dr. Velasco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velasco typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Velasco 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. Velasco. 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velasco typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wendy Velasco may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Velasco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velasco accept my insurance?
Dr. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 347-7712 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velasco accept in Indio, CA?
Dr. Velasco in Indio, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlphaCare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?
What is Dr. Velasco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235382052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velasco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velasco
What is Dr. Wendy Velasco's specialty?
Dr. Velasco is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Indio, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Wendy Velasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Velasco is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Eisenhower. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wendy Velasco accepting new patients in Indio, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Velasco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Velasco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (760) 347-7712 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Velasco?
Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (760) 347-7712 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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