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Who is Dr. Velasco, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bradenton, FL?
Dr. Jon Karl Velasco, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bradenton, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Velasco is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasco’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasco’s office at (941) 746-2711.
What languages does Dr. Velasco speak?
Dr. Velasco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Velasco treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Velasco 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. 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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M868X7: Other osteomyelitis, ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Infection
- Non-STEC E. Coli
- General E. Coli Infection
- E. Coli Bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9629: Other Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep surgical wound infection
- Internal incision infection
- Serious wound infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Velasco perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jon Karl Velasco may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velasco's office.
Does Dr. Velasco accept my insurance?
Dr. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 746-2711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velasco accept in Bradenton, FL?
Dr. Velasco in Bradenton, FL 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 Michigan
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Freedom Health
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Velasco's office located?
Dr. Jon Karl Velasco's Primary Practice
6010 Pointe West Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 746-2711
What is Dr. Velasco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417342817.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velasco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velasco
What is Dr. Jon Karl Velasco's specialty?
Dr. Velasco is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bradenton, FL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Velasco to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jon Karl Velasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Velasco is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hca Florida Blake Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Jon Karl Velasco accepting new patients in Bradenton, FL?
Yes, Dr. Jon Karl Velasco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jon Karl Velasco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (941) 746-2711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jon Karl Velasco?
Please contact Dr. Velasco's office at (941) 746-2711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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