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Dr. William Velasco Perez, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Sebring, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velasco Perez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Sebring, FL?

    Dr. William Velasco Perez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sebring, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Velasco Perez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasco Perez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasco Perez’s office at (813) 615-7277.

    What languages does Dr. Velasco Perez speak?

    Dr. Velasco Perez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velasco Perez typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Velasco Perez 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 Perez. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velasco Perez typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Velasco Perez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Velasco Perez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Velasco Perez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Velasco Perez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 615-7277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velasco Perez accept in Sebring, FL?

    Dr. Velasco Perez in Sebring, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Velasco Perez's office located?

    Dr. William Velasco Perez's Primary Practice

    4200 Sun N Lake Blvd

    Sebring, FL 33872

    (813) 615-7277

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    Dr. William Velasco Perez's Practice 2

    1210 US 27 N

    Lake Placid, FL 33852

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    What hospitals are Dr. Velasco Perez affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Velasco Perez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Adventhealth Sebring,Sebring, FL
    Adventhealth Wauchula,Wauchula, FL
    Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center,Lakeland, FL

    What is Dr. Velasco Perez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Velasco Perez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982723383.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velasco Perez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velasco Perez

    What is Dr. William Velasco Perez's specialty?

    Dr. Velasco Perez is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sebring, FL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. William Velasco Perez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velasco Perez is affiliated with Hca Florida Highlands Hospital, Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. William Velasco Perez accepting new patients in Sebring, FL?

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

    Does Dr. William Velasco Perez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco Perez's office at (813) 615-7277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Velasco Perez?

    Please contact Dr. Velasco Perez's office at (813) 615-7277 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Velasco Perez's office located?

    Dr. Velasco Perez's offices are located in Sebring, FL and Lake Placid, FL.