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Dr. Shkendie Velia, MD

Purchase, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velia, Nephrologist in Purchase, NY?

    Dr. Shkendie Velia, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Purchase, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Velia is fluent in English and Albanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velia’s office at (845) 454-1399.

    What languages does Dr. Velia speak?

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

    • Albanian

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Velia treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Velia 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. Velia. 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 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • 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
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Dependence
    • Dialysis
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Dialysis
    • Renal Replacement Therapy
    • On Dialysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis

    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:

    • Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Disease Anemia
    • Renal Anemia
    • Anemia of kidney failure
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Lupus kidney disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Lupus
    • Lupus nephritis
    • Kidney inflammation from lupus
    • Glomerulonephritis in SLE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Which procedures does Dr. Velia perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shkendie Velia may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velia's office.

    Does Dr. Velia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Velia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 454-1399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velia accept in Purchase, NY?

    Dr. Velia in Purchase, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Velia's office located?

    Dr. Shkendie Velia's Primary Practice

    3030 Westchester Ave

    Purchase, NY 10577

    (845) 454-1399

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    Dr. Shkendie Velia's Practice 2

    101 Hospital Rd

    Patchogue, NY 11772

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    Dr. Shkendie Velia's Practice 3

    160 N Midland Ave

    Nyack, NY 10960

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

    Dr. Velia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104138932.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velia?

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

    What is Dr. Shkendie Velia's specialty?

    Dr. Velia is a Nephrologist near Purchase, NY. 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. Velia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shkendie Velia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velia is affiliated with White Plains Hospital, Greenwich Hospital 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 Shkendie Velia accepting new patients in Purchase, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Shkendie Velia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shkendie Velia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velia's office at (845) 454-1399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shkendie Velia?

    Please contact Dr. Velia's office at (845) 454-1399 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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