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Dr. Lilia Cardenas, MD

East Boston, MA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cardenas, Family Medicine Specialist in East Boston, MA?

    Dr. Lilia Cardenas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in East Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Cardenas graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Cardenas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardenas’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cardenas’s office.

    Where did Dr. Cardenas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cardenas board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lilia Cardenas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cardenas speak?

    Dr. Cardenas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cardenas treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cardenas 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. Cardenas. 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:

    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0991: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
    • O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
    • O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
    • Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
    • Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy
    • Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
    • Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester
    • O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester
    • O24111: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
    • Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Gestational Diabetes
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
    • GDM on oral drugs
    • Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
    • Gestational diabetes pill controlled
    • Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
    • Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
    • GDM with Insulin
    • Pregnancy Diabetes
    • Diabetes developed during pregnancy
    • GDM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs
    • O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
    • O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • Pre-existing High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Essential High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
    • Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy with Pre-existing Hypertension
    • Chronic Essential Hypertension in Pregnancy
    • Primary Hypertension During Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
    • O10919: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
    • O10012: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
    • Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
    • High-risk pregnancy care (general)
    • Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Anemia during Late Pregnancy
    • Anemia
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Low iron in third trimester
    • Late pregnancy anemia
    • Blood deficiency during third trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Cardenas perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lilia Cardenas may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cardenas' office.

    Does Dr. Cardenas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cardenas 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. Cardenas accept in East Boston, MA?

    Dr. Cardenas in East Boston, 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

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • Steward Health Choice

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    Where is Dr. Cardenas' office located?

    Dr. Lilia Cardenas' Primary Practice

    10 Gove St

    East Boston, MA 02128

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    Dr. Lilia Cardenas' Practice 2

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl Ste 5

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Dr. Lilia Cardenas' Practice 3

    850 Harrison Ave

    Boston, MA 02118

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

    Dr. Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841406964.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cardenas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cardenas

    What is Dr. Lilia Cardenas's specialty?

    Dr. Cardenas is a Family Medicine Specialist near East Boston, MA. 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. Contact Dr. Cardenas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lilia Cardenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cardenas is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine 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 Lilia Cardenas accepting new patients in East Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lilia Cardenas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lilia Cardenas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cardenas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lilia Cardenas?

    Please contact Dr. Cardenas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lilia Cardenas have?

    Dr. Lilia Cardenas is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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