Who is Dr. Pelaez-Velez, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Pelaez-Velez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of South Florida
Medical School: Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud
Is Dr. Pelaez-Velez board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Pelaez-Velez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Pelaez-Velez speak?
Dr. Pelaez-Velez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pelaez-Velez typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pelaez-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. Pelaez-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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Phonological Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F800: Phonological disorder
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pelaez-Velez typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pelaez-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. Pelaez-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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Pelaez-Velez accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelaez-Velez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 468-4071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelaez-Velez accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Pelaez-Velez in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
Texas Children's Hospital
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pelaez-Velez's office located?
Dr. Cristina Pelaez-Velez's Primary Practice
1455 Wirt Rd
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 468-4071
What hospitals are Dr. Pelaez-Velez affiliated with?
Dr. Pelaez-Velez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pelaez-Velez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelaez-Velez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548238868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelaez-Velez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelaez-Velez