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Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vela-Ortiz, Nephrologist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vela-Ortiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vela-Ortiz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vela-Ortiz’s office at (770) 832-0429.

    What languages does Dr. Vela-Ortiz speak?

    Dr. Vela-Ortiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Vela-Ortiz treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vela-Ortiz 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. Vela-Ortiz. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Which procedures does Dr. Vela-Ortiz perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vela-Ortiz's office.

    Does Dr. Vela-Ortiz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vela-Ortiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 832-0429 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vela-Ortiz accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Vela-Ortiz in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • AmeriBen

    • Banner Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Scan Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vela-Ortiz's office located?

    Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz's Primary Practice

    1845 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 111

    Tucson, AZ 85704

    (770) 832-0429

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    Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz's Practice 2

    400 W Camino Casa Verde

    Green Valley, AZ 85614

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    Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz's Practice 3

    3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 2

    Tucson, AZ 85719

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    What is Dr. Vela-Ortiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vela-Ortiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306187570.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vela-Ortiz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vela-Ortiz

    What is Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz's specialty?

    Dr. Vela-Ortiz is a Nephrologist near Tucson, AZ. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Vela-Ortiz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vela-Ortiz is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, AZ, Canyon Vista Medical Center, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Myriam Vela-Ortiz accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Myriam Vela-Ortiz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vela-Ortiz's office at (770) 832-0429 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Myriam Vela-Ortiz?

    Please contact Dr. Vela-Ortiz's office at (770) 832-0429 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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