Who is Dr. Velez, Family Medicine Specialist in North Apollo, PA?
Is Dr. Velez board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fidel Velez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velez typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Flu with Pneumonia
- Flu
- Pneumonia
- Influenza Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Flu
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J1100: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with unspecified type of pneumonia
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Allergy Desensitization
- Allergy shots
- Immunotherapy for allergies
- Allergen desensitization therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z516: Encounter for desensitization to allergens
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velez typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Fidel Velez may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velez accept in North Apollo, PA?
Dr. Velez in North Apollo, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Velez's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Velez affiliated with?
Dr. Velez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1336139823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velez