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Dr. Carlos Velasco, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velasco, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Carlos Velasco, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Velasco is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (214) 947-8181.

    What languages does Dr. Velasco speak?

    Dr. Velasco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velasco typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carlos Velasco may include:

    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 (214) 947-8181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velasco accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Velasco in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Velasco's Primary Practice

    1441 N Beckley Ave

    Dallas, TX 75203

    (214) 947-8181

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    Dr. Carlos Velasco's Practice 2

    6200 W Parker Rd

    Plano, TX 75093

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    Dr. Carlos Velasco's Practice 3

    6451 Brentwood Stair Rd Ste 200

    Fort Worth, TX 76112

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    What is Dr. Velasco's NPI number?A 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 1245572700.

    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. Carlos Velasco's specialty?

    Dr. Velasco is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Dallas, TX.

    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 Dr. Carlos Velasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velasco is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Medical City Arlington Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Hunt Regional Medical Center At Greenville 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Carlos Velasco accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Velasco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Velasco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (214) 947-8181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Velasco?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (214) 947-8181 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?

    Dr. Velasco's offices are located in Dallas, TX, Plano, TX, and Fort Worth, TX.