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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 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Velopulos typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Velopulos typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Colorado
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Velopulos' office located?
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.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
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 Swedish, Banner Wyoming Medical Center 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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