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Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velez-Aldahondo, Neurologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Velez-Aldahondo graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holy Cross Hospital Program. Dr. Velez-Aldahondo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velez-Aldahondo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velez-Aldahondo’s office at (954) 414-9750.

    Where did Dr. Velez-Aldahondo go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holy Cross Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe

    What languages does Dr. Velez-Aldahondo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Velez-Aldahondo treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Velez-Aldahondo 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. Velez-Aldahondo. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Other Tremor Disorder
    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Atypical Tremor
    • Unusual Tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G252: Other specified forms of tremor
    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Tremors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    What procedures does Dr. Velez-Aldahondo perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Velez-Aldahondo 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. Velez-Aldahondo. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Velez-Aldahondo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Velez-Aldahondo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 414-9750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velez-Aldahondo accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Velez-Aldahondo in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareCentrix

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Velez-Aldahondo's office located?

    Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo's Primary Practice

    4725 N Federal Hwy Ofc Holy

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

    (954) 414-9750

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    Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo's Practice 2

    1611 NW 12th Ave

    Miami, FL 33136

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

    Dr. Velez-Aldahondo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912223413.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velez-Aldahondo?

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

    What is Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo's specialty?

    Dr. Velez-Aldahondo is a Neurologist near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Contact Dr. Velez-Aldahondo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velez-Aldahondo is affiliated with Holy Cross Health, Memorial Hospital West 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 Victor Velez-Aldahondo accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Victor Velez-Aldahondo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velez-Aldahondo's office at (954) 414-9750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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