19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velez, Internist in Cleveland, OH?
What languages does Dr. Velez speak?
Dr. Velez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Velez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Velez 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. Velez. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Velez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Giselle Velez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Velez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velez accept my insurance?
Dr. Velez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velez accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Velez in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Velez's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Velez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Velez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
What is Dr. Velez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356531222.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velez
What is Dr. Giselle Velez's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.