Umass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus
119 Belmont St, 
Worcester, MA 

Overview

Xavier Vela-Parada is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts.

His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis and Dehydration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus
Milford Regional Medical Center
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the
Marlborough Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Umass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus
119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01605
Other Locations
Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada by calling their office at 508-334-6481. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada a top-rated expert for Interstitial Nephritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada is classified as an Experienced expert for Interstitial Nephritis, 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. Xavier F. Vela-Parada specialize in?

While Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Nephritis, Dehydration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Interstitial Nephritis. You can view a list of Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada accept my insurance?

Dr. Xavier F. Vela-Parada accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-334-6481 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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