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Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena, MD
Kissimmee, FL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Velazquez-Lucena, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Kissimmee, FL?
Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Kissimmee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Velazquez-Lucena is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velazquez-Lucena’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velazquez-Lucena’s office at (772) 398-1305.
What languages does Dr. Velazquez-Lucena speak?
Dr. Velazquez-Lucena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Velazquez-Lucena typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Velazquez-Lucena 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. Velazquez-Lucena. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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 High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Velazquez-Lucena typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena may include:
Please contact Dr. Velazquez-Lucena's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velazquez-Lucena accept my insurance?
Dr. Velazquez-Lucena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 398-1305 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velazquez-Lucena accept in Kissimmee, FL?
Dr. Velazquez-Lucena in Kissimmee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareCentrix
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Velazquez-Lucena's office located?
Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena's Primary Practice
833 E Oak St
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(772) 398-1305
Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena's Practice 3
13940 N US Highway 441 Ste 102
Lady Lake, FL 32159
What is Dr. Velazquez-Lucena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velazquez-Lucena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689208274.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velazquez-Lucena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velazquez-Lucena
What is Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena's specialty?
Dr. Velazquez-Lucena is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Kissimmee, FL.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Velazquez-Lucena is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Orlando. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derick Velazquez-Lucena accepting new patients in Kissimmee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derick Velazquez-Lucena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velazquez-Lucena's office at (772) 398-1305 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derick Velazquez-Lucena?
Please contact Dr. Velazquez-Lucena's office at (772) 398-1305 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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