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Dr. Luz Velasco, MD

Van Nuys, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velasco, Family Medicine Specialist in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Luz Velasco, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Velasco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasco’s office at (818) 947-4026.

    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 Dr. Velasco treat?

    As a Family 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    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:

    • Knee Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Internal Knee Derangement
    • Knee Joint Problem
    • Knee Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Velasco perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Luz Velasco may include:

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

    Does Dr. Velasco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 947-4026 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velasco accept in Van Nuys, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?

    Dr. Luz Velasco's Primary Practice

    7515 Van Nuys Blvd

    Van Nuys, CA 91405

    (818) 947-4026

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    Dr. Luz Velasco's Practice 2

    1630 E Main St

    El Cajon, CA 92021

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    What is Dr. Velasco's NPI number?An 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 1306070545.

    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. Luz Velasco's specialty?

    Dr. Velasco is a Family Medicine Specialist near Van Nuys, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Velasco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Luz Velasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velasco is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Luz Velasco accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Luz Velasco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (818) 947-4026 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luz Velasco?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (818) 947-4026 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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