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Who is Dr. Vela, Physiatrist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Octavio Vela, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vela is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vela’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vela’s office at (210) 358-4000.
What languages does Dr. Vela speak?
Dr. Vela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vela treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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.
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- COVID-19 Pneumonia
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Coronavirus Lung Infection
- COVID Lung Infection
- Severe COVID-19
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J1282: Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle disease
- Muscle weakness
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G729: Myopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural Hypotension
- Dizziness on Standing
- Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I951: Orthostatic hypotension
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Vela perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Octavio Vela may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vela's office.
Does Dr. Vela accept my insurance?
Dr. Vela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vela accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Vela in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1932468196.
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. Octavio Vela's specialty?
Dr. Vela is a Physiatrist near San Antonio, TX. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Vela to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Octavio Vela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vela is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Octavio Vela accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Octavio Vela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Octavio Vela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vela's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Octavio Vela?
Please contact Dr. Vela's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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