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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vela, Family Medicine Specialist in Watsonville, CA?
Dr. Abraham Vela, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Watsonville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vela is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vela’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vela’s office at (831) 385-5944.
What languages does Dr. Vela speak?
Dr. Vela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vela typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vela 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vela typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Abraham Vela may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Vela's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vela accept my insurance?
Dr. Vela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 385-5944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vela accept in Watsonville, CA?
Dr. Vela in Watsonville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Vela's office located?
What is Dr. Vela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043717283.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vela
What is Dr. Abraham Vela's specialty?
Dr. Vela is a Family Medicine Specialist near Watsonville, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Abraham Vela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vela is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Abraham Vela accepting new patients in Watsonville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Abraham Vela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abraham Vela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vela's office at (831) 385-5944 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abraham Vela?
Please contact Dr. Vela's office at (831) 385-5944 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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