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Lawrence Memorial Hospital1309 W Main, P O Box 839, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 map
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St. Bernards Medical Center2712 E Johnson, Jonesboro, AR 72401 map
Dr. Paul Vellozo is an internist in Walnut Ridge, AR. He is trained to diagnose & treat an extensive variety of diseases & illnesses in adults.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
St. Bernards Medical Center
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Paul Vellozo graduated from Other in 1989.
Dr. Vellozo has two offices in Arkansas where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Palliative Care and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Vellozo works with twelve doctors including Dr. William Bailey and Dr. Samantha Hatfield.
Specialties
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Vellozo specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Vellozo can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
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Palliative Care
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
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Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Vellozo utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1989
Hospital Affiliations
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital
- St. Bernards Medical Center
- Five Rivers Medical Center Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Vellozo's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Vellozo, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 26
- Number of Services: 1379
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 26
- Number of Medical Services: 1379
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 503
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 503
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 69
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 162
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 110
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 136
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 95
- Number of Female Patients : 332
- Number of Male Patients: 171
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 485
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 0
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 0
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 230
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 273
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 34%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 25%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 22%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 35%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 50%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 39%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 54%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 40%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 16%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 42%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 25%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 13%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $212,083.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $120,925.74
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $94,268.50
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $100,632.93
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $212,083.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $120,925.74
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $94,268.50
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $100,632.93
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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