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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez-Velazquez, Internist in Shrewsbury, MA?
Dr. Carlos Perez-Velazquez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Shrewsbury, MA. He is board certified. 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 at (508) 842-5594.
Where did Dr. Perez-Velazquez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMass Chan Medical School
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, 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 Dr. Perez-Velazquez treat?
As a Internist, 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.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
Which procedures does Dr. Perez-Velazquez perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carlos Perez-Velazquez 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. Perez-Velazquez's office.
Does Dr. Perez-Velazquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez-Velazquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 842-5594 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez-Velazquez accept in Shrewsbury, MA?
Dr. Perez-Velazquez in Shrewsbury, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Compassionate Care Hospice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Liberty HealthShare
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UMass Memorial Health Care
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Where is Dr. Perez-Velazquez's office located?
Dr. Carlos Perez-Velazquez's Primary Practice
26 Julio Dr
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-5594
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 1134421258.
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. Carlos Perez-Velazquez's specialty?
Dr. Perez-Velazquez is a Internist near Shrewsbury, MA.
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. Perez-Velazquez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carlos Perez-Velazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez-Velazquez is affiliated with UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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 Carlos Perez-Velazquez accepting new patients in Shrewsbury, MA?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Perez-Velazquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Perez-Velazquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez-Velazquez's office at (508) 842-5594 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Perez-Velazquez?
Please contact Dr. Perez-Velazquez's office at (508) 842-5594 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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