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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vellah, Internist in Lewes, DE?
Dr. Preachess Vellah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lewes, DE. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vellah completed her residency at Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Geriatric Medicine-Family Practice; Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vellah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vellah’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vellah’s office.
Where did Dr. Vellah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Geriatric Medicine-Family Practice; Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Zimbabwe, Godfrey Huggins Sch of Med, Avondale, Harare
Is Dr. Vellah board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Preachess Vellah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vellah speak?
Dr. Vellah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vellah treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Vellah 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. Vellah. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Vellah perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Preachess Vellah 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. Vellah's office.
Does Dr. Vellah accept my insurance?
Dr. Vellah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vellah accept in Lewes, DE?
Dr. Vellah in Lewes, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Delaware
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vellah's office located?
What is Dr. Vellah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vellah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629069182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vellah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vellah
What is Dr. Preachess Vellah's specialty?
Dr. Vellah is a Internist near Lewes, DE.
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. Vellah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Preachess Vellah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vellah is affiliated with Beebe Healthcare 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Preachess Vellah accepting new patients in Lewes, DE?
Yes, Dr. Preachess Vellah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Preachess Vellah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vellah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Preachess Vellah?
Please contact Dr. Vellah's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Preachess Vellah have?
Dr. Preachess Vellah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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424 Savannah Rd
Lewes, DE 19958