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Who is Dr. Velez Barrientos, Internist in Barceloneta, PR?
Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Barceloneta, PR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Velez Barrientos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velez Barrientos’s office at (787) 846-4412.
What languages does Dr. Velez Barrientos speak?
Dr. Velez Barrientos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Velez Barrientos treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Velez Barrientos 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 Barrientos. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Velez Barrientos perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Velez Barrientos' office.
Does Dr. Velez Barrientos accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Velez Barrientos' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Velez Barrientos' office located?
Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos' Primary Practice
Carretera Num. 2 Cruce Davila Atlantic Medical Center
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-4412
Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos' Practice 2
Carretera Davila Atlantic Medical Center
Barceloneta, PR 00617
What is Dr. Velez Barrientos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velez Barrientos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326093584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velez Barrientos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velez Barrientos
What is Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos's specialty?
Dr. Velez Barrientos is a Internist near Barceloneta, PR.
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.
Contact Dr. Velez Barrientos to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Velez Barrientos 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 Hector Velez Barrientos accepting new patients in Barceloneta, PR?
Yes, Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hector Velez Barrientos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velez Barrientos's office at (787) 846-4412 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hector Velez Barrientos?
Please contact Dr. Velez Barrientos's office at (787) 846-4412 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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