Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez
Overview
Wilfredo Velez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Wandering Spleen, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Acute Mountain Sickness.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez by calling their office at 718-948-8200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez a top-rated expert for Wandering Spleen?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez is classified as an Experienced expert for Wandering Spleen, 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. Wilfredo U. Velez specialize in?
While Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Wandering Spleen, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez accept my insurance?
Dr. Wilfredo U. Velez accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-948-8200 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- BullaeDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- EmphysemaDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.