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Dr. Romel Velastegui, MD

Carmichael, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Velastegui, Specialist in Carmichael, CA?

    Dr. Romel Velastegui, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Carmichael, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Velastegui graduated from University of Duhok Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Velastegui is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velastegui’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velastegui’s office at (916) 966-0320.

    Where did Dr. Velastegui go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Duhok Faculty of Medical Sciences | Universidad De Cuenca, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Velastegui speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Velastegui treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Velastegui 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. Velastegui. 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:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain at Rest
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Left Leg Pain at Rest
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking
    • PAD right leg pain at rest
    • Critical limb ischemia right leg
    • Severe right leg artery pain
    • PAD left leg pain at rest
    • Critical limb ischemia left leg
    • Severe left leg artery pain
    • Right leg claudication
    • PAD right leg pain with activity
    • Right leg artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
    • I70221: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, right leg
    • I70222: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, left leg
    • I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Arteries in Both Leg Bypass Grafts
    • Hardening of Arteries in Left Leg Bypass Graft
    • Hardening of Arteries in Right Leg Bypass Graft
    • Kidney Artery Hardening
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Renal Artery Stenosis
    • Bilateral Leg PAD in Grafts
    • Blocked Leg Bypass Grafts
    • Artery Disease in Both Leg Grafts
    • Atherosclerosis of Bilateral Leg Bypass Grafts
    • Left Leg PAD in Grafts
    • Blocked Left Leg Bypass Graft
    • Artery Disease in Left Leg Graft
    • Atherosclerosis of Left Leg Bypass Graft
    • Right Leg PAD in Grafts
    • Blocked Right Leg Bypass Graft
    • Artery Disease in Right Leg Graft
    • Atherosclerosis of Right Leg Bypass Graft
    • Renal artery atherosclerosis
    • Hardening of kidney arteries
    • Renal artery disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70693: Other atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities, bilateral legs
    • I70692: Other atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities, left leg
    • I70691: Other atherosclerosis of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities, right leg
    • I701: Atherosclerosis of renal artery

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Arterial Disease in Both Legs
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease with Foot Ulcers in Left Leg
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD in Both Legs
    • Poor Circulation in Both Legs
    • Hardening of Arteries in Both Legs
    • PAD with Foot Sores
    • Poor Circulation with Foot Wounds
    • Artery Disease with Foot Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70293: Other atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
    • I70245: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of other part of foot

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
    • I714: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
    • Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD with foot wound
    • Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
    • Vascular ulcer on foot
    • Left leg PAD with claudication
    • Left leg artery disease with pain
    • Intermittent claudication left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot
    • I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Vessel Disorder of the Intestines
    • Digestive Disease
    • Chronic Intestinal Ischemia
    • Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
    • Long-Term Bowel Blood Flow Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K551: Chronic vascular disorders of intestine

    Does Dr. Velastegui accept my insurance?

    Dr. Velastegui accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 966-0320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Velastegui accept in Carmichael, CA?

    Dr. Velastegui in Carmichael, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Velastegui's office located?

    Dr. Romel Velastegui's Primary Practice

    6401 Coyle Ave Ste 311

    Carmichael, CA 95608

    (916) 966-0320

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

    Dr. Velastegui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457301608.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velastegui?

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

    What is Dr. Romel Velastegui's specialty?

    Dr. Velastegui is a Specialist near Carmichael, CA. Contact Dr. Velastegui to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Romel Velastegui affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Velastegui is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Romel Velastegui accepting new patients in Carmichael, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Romel Velastegui is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Romel Velastegui offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Velastegui's office at (916) 966-0320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Romel Velastegui?

    Please contact Dr. Velastegui's office at (916) 966-0320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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