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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vela Parada, Nephrologist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Xavier Fernando Vela Parada, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vela Parada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vela Parada’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vela Parada’s office at (413) 447-2000.
What languages does Dr. Vela Parada speak?
Dr. Vela Parada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Vela Parada typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vela Parada 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. Vela Parada. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- ESRD
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- 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
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Vela Parada typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Xavier Fernando Vela Parada may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Vela Parada's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vela Parada accept my insurance?
Dr. Vela Parada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 447-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vela Parada accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Vela Parada in Worcester, MA 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 Massachusetts
Federal government of the United States
Globe Life
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Vela Parada's office located?
Dr. Xavier Fernando Vela Parada's Primary Practice
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
(413) 447-2000
What is Dr. Vela Parada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vela Parada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598269896.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vela Parada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vela Parada
What is Dr. Xavier Fernando Vela Parada's specialty?
Dr. Vela Parada is a Nephrologist near Worcester, MA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Xavier Fernando Vela Parada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vela Parada is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Xavier Fernando Vela Parada accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Xavier Fernando Vela Parada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Xavier Fernando Vela Parada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vela Parada's office at (413) 447-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Xavier Fernando Vela Parada?
Please contact Dr. Vela Parada's office at (413) 447-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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