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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. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Eliesel Lacerda De La Cruz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lacerda De La Cruz is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, Ma which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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