26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velez, Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Federico Velez, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Velez graduated from Pontificia Bolivariana University and completed his residency at Santander Ophthalmological Foundation. Dr. Velez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velez’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. Velez’s office at (310) 825-2872.
Where did Dr. Velez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: Santander Ophthalmological Foundation
Medical School: Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana | Pontificia Bolivariana University
What languages does Dr. Velez speak?
Dr. Velez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Velez treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Walleye
- Vertical Strabismus
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Inward Turning Eye
- Monocular Exotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Walleye
- Alternating Exotropia
- Monocular Esotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
- Convergent strabismus
- Inward turning eye
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Alternating Wall Eyes
- Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Exotropia
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
- H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5017: Alternating exotropia with V pattern
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Follow-up Eye Exam After Failed Screening (Abnormal Findings)
- Vision re-check, with issues
- Eye exam after failed test, problems found
- Second vision screening, abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01021: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision following failed vision screening with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
- Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Disorder of eye coordination
- Eye alignment problem
- Binocular vision dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H519: Unspecified disorder of binocular movement
- H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Velez perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Velez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus (Superior Oblique)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Crossed Eyes
- Strabismus Surgery with Posterior Fixation
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
- Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
- Superior Oblique Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus surgery
- Vertical eye muscle surgery
- Crossed eyes correction surgery
- Eye Muscle Recession Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Posterior Fixation Strabismus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
- 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67318: Strabismus surgery, any procedure, superior oblique muscle
- 67316: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 or more vertical muscles (excluding superior oblique)
- 67334: Strabismus surgery by posterior fixation suture technique, with or without muscle recession (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Adjustable Suture Placement for Eye Muscle Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery with Adjustable Sutures
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Squint Correction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67335: Placement of adjustable suture(s) during strabismus surgery, including postoperative adjustment(s) of suture(s) (List separately in addition to code for specific strabismus surgery)
Does Dr. Velez accept my insurance?
Dr. Velez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-2872 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velez accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Velez in Los Angeles, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Velez's office located?
Dr. Federico Velez's Practice 2
100 Stein Plz # 1-340
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-5000
What is Dr. Velez's NPI number?An 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 1831128362.
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. Federico Velez's specialty?
Dr. Velez is a Ophthalmologist near Los Angeles, CA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Velez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Federico Velez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velez is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA 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 Federico Velez accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Federico Velez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Federico Velez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velez's office at (310) 825-2872 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Federico Velez?
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