Who is Dr. Velez Barrientos, Internist in Barceloneta, PR?
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 an Internist like Dr. Velez Barrientos typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Velez Barrientos typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Velez Barrientos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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?
Atlantic Medical Center
2 Cruce Davila Atlantic Medical Ctr
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?A 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?
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.