Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vela, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA?
Where did Dr. Vela go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
What languages does Dr. Vela speak?
Dr. Vela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vela typically treat?
As an Emergency 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vela typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Anna Vela may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (515) 239-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vela accept in Ames, IA?
Dr. Vela in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Vela's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vela affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vela has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vela's NPI number?A 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 1659586899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vela