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Dr. Alexander Velar, MD

Nephrology
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Miami, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alexander Velar, MD

Dr. Alexander Velar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Miami, FL. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center and Memorial Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Velar an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Velar works at Practice in Miami, FL with other offices in Miami Beach, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hyperparathyroidism along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Velar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kidney and Hypertension Specialist of Miami PA
    1190 NW 95th St Ste 207, Miami, FL 33150 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 835-7045
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
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    Mount Sinai Medical Center
    4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 835-7045
  3. 3
    Office
    15600 NW 15th Ave, Miami, FL 33169 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 621-1328
  4. 4
    Mount Sinai Mental Health LLC
    4302 Alton Rd Ste 660, Miami Beach, FL 33140 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 835-7045

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  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • Memorial Regional Hospital

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    About Dr. Alexander Velar, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184660516
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alexander Velar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Velar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Velar accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Velar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Velar has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hyperparathyroidism, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Velar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Velar. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Velar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Velar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Velar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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