29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendes, Family Medicine Specialist in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Manuela Mendes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Mendes graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed her residency at Memorial Hosp Of Rhode Island, Family Medicine. Dr. Mendes is fluent in English, Arabic, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendes’s office at (508) 679-1033.
Where did Dr. Mendes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Memorial Hosp Of Rhode Island, Family Medicine | MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Is Dr. Mendes board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Manuela Mendes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mendes speak?
Dr. Mendes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Portuguese
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mendes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mendes 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. Mendes. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mendes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mendes 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. Mendes. 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 Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Mendes accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 679-1033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendes accept in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Mendes in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Eternal Health
Fallon Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mendes' office located?
Dr. Manuela Mendes' Primary Practice
289 Pleasant St Ste 203
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 679-1033
What is Dr. Mendes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912904988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendes
What is Dr. Manuela Mendes's specialty?
Dr. Mendes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fall River, MA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Manuela Mendes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendes is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Manuela Mendes accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?
Yes, Dr. Manuela Mendes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Manuela Mendes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendes's office at (508) 679-1033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Manuela Mendes?
Please contact Dr. Mendes's office at (508) 679-1033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Manuela Mendes have?
Dr. Manuela Mendes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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