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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velopulos, Trauma Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Catherine Velopulos, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Velopulos is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velopulos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velopulos’s office at (303) 724-2821.
Is Dr. Velopulos board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Velopulos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Velopulos speak?
Dr. Velopulos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Velopulos treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Velopulos 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. Velopulos. 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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Shock
- Low Blood Volume Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Fluid Loss Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R578: Other shock
- R571: Hypovolemic shock
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Rectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Rectal Disorder
- Perirectal Abscess
- Pus Pocket in Rectum
- Rectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K611: Rectal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Peritoneal Disorder
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal Lining Problems
- Peritoneum Conditions
- Belly Lining Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K668: Other specified disorders of peritoneum
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Velopulos perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Velopulos 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. Velopulos. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Velopulos accept my insurance?
Dr. Velopulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 724-2821 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velopulos accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Velopulos in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Velopulos' office located?
Dr. Catherine Velopulos' Primary Practice
12631 E 17th Ave Rm 6001
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 724-2821
What is Dr. Velopulos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velopulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881753002.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velopulos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velopulos
What is Dr. Catherine Velopulos's specialty?
Dr. Velopulos is a Trauma Surgeon near Aurora, CO. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Velopulos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Catherine Velopulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velopulos is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, HCA HealthONE Aurora 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 Catherine Velopulos accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Velopulos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Velopulos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velopulos's office at (303) 724-2821 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Velopulos?
Please contact Dr. Velopulos's office at (303) 724-2821 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Velopulos have?
Dr. Catherine Velopulos is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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