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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velez, Cardiologist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Michael Velez, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Velez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velez’s office.
What languages does Dr. Velez speak?
Dr. Velez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Velez treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Velez 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. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Velez perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Velez may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velez's office.
Does Dr. Velez accept my insurance?
Dr. Velez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velez accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Velez in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina
Premier
State of Ohio
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Where is Dr. Velez's office located?
What is Dr. Velez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760618060.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velez
What is Dr. Michael Velez's specialty?
Dr. Velez is a Cardiologist near Columbus, OH. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Velez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Velez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velez is affiliated with Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Ohiohealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist 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 Michael Velez accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Michael Velez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Velez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Velez?
Please contact Dr. Velez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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