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Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz, MD

Fall River, MA

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    Who is Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz’s office.

    Is Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz speak?

    Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz's office.

    Does Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz accept in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz's office located?

    Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz's Primary Practice

    534 Prospect St

    Fall River, MA 02720

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    Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz's Practice 2

    363 Highland Ave

    Fall River, MA 02720

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    Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz's Practice 3

    101 Page St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

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    What is Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831363779.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz

    What is Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz's specialty?

    Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fall River, MA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lacerda De La Cruz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz?

    Please contact Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz have?

    Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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