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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velazco, Pediatrician in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Yulemi Velazco, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Velazco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velazco’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velazco’s office at (520) 670-3909.
What languages does Dr. Velazco speak?
Dr. Velazco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Velazco treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Velazco 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. Velazco. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sports Participation Health Examination
- Sports Safety
- Sports Physical
- Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
- Athletic Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Velazco perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Yulemi Velazco may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velazco's office.
Does Dr. Velazco accept my insurance?
Dr. Velazco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 670-3909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velazco accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Velazco in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Velazco's office located?
Dr. Yulemi Velazco's Practice 2
155 Calle Portal Ste 700
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-0203
What is Dr. Velazco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velazco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649761578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velazco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velazco
What is Dr. Yulemi Velazco's specialty?
Dr. Velazco is a Pediatrician near Tucson, AZ. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Velazco to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yulemi Velazco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velazco is affiliated with Tucson 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
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Is Yulemi Velazco accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Yulemi Velazco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yulemi Velazco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velazco's office at (520) 670-3909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yulemi Velazco?
Please contact Dr. Velazco's office at (520) 670-3909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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