Who is Dr. Nuciforo, Internist in Norwell, MA?
Where did Dr. Nuciforo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston City Hosp, Internal Medicine | Children's Hospital Boston Program
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Nuciforo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sara Nuciforo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nuciforo speak?
Dr. Nuciforo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
- Italian
- Russian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nuciforo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nuciforo 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. Nuciforo. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis with Lung Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA-related lung disease
- Rheumatoid lung
- Interstitial lung disease from RA
- Lung problems from rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0519: Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nuciforo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Nuciforo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Nuciforo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nuciforo accept my insurance?
Dr. Nuciforo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nuciforo accept in Norwell, MA?
Dr. Nuciforo in Norwell, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nuciforo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nuciforo affiliated with?
Dr. Nuciforo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nuciforo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nuciforo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447231485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nuciforo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nuciforo
What is Dr. Sara Nuciforo's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.