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Dr. Christopher Velasquez, DO
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velasquez, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Christopher Velasquez, DO is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Velasquez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasquez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasquez’s office at (805) 606-2273.
What languages does Dr. Velasquez speak?
Dr. Velasquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Velasquez treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Velasquez 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. Velasquez. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Which procedures does Dr. Velasquez perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Velasquez may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velasquez's office.
Does Dr. Velasquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Velasquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 606-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velasquez accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Velasquez in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
The Medical Access Program
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Where is Dr. Velasquez's office located?
Dr. Christopher Velasquez's Primary Practice
5665 New Northside Dr Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 30328
(805) 606-2273
What is Dr. Velasquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velasquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518490135.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velasquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velasquez
What is Dr. Christopher Velasquez's specialty?
Dr. Velasquez is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Atlanta, GA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Velasquez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Velasquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velasquez is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE, OrthoNebraska Hospital, CHI Health Lakeside Hospital, Bryan East Campus, Methodist Women's Hospital, Midwest Surgical 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 Christopher Velasquez accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Velasquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Velasquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velasquez's office at (805) 606-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Velasquez?
Please contact Dr. Velasquez's office at (805) 606-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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