Children's Hospital New Orleans
200 Henry Clay Ave, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Maria Velez is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia B, Acquired Hemophilia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatrics in LA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Children's Hospital New Orleans
200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Velez has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria Velez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Velez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Velez by calling their office at 504-896-9740. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maria Velez a top-rated expert for Hemophilia B?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Velez is classified as an Experienced expert for Hemophilia B, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Maria Velez specialize in?

While Dr. Maria Velez is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Hemophilia B, Acquired Hemophilia, and Sickle Cell Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Maria Velez accept my insurance?

Dr. Maria Velez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-896-9740 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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