GP
37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pereira, Internist in Taunton, MA?
Dr. George Pereira, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Taunton, MA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Pereira completed his residency at Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pereira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pereira’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pereira’s office at (508) 824-7400.
Where did Dr. Pereira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine | Danbury Hospital
Is Dr. Pereira board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. George Pereira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pereira speak?
Dr. Pereira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pereira typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pereira 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. Pereira. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg artery disease
- PAD in both legs
- Atherosclerosis of both legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pereira typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Pereira 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. Pereira. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
Does Dr. Pereira accept my insurance?
Dr. Pereira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 824-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pereira accept in Taunton, MA?
Dr. Pereira in Taunton, 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
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pereira's office located?
What is Dr. Pereira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pereira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316986326.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pereira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pereira
What is Dr. George Pereira's specialty?
Dr. Pereira is a Internist near Taunton, MA.
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.
Is this Dr. George Pereira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pereira is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital, Boston Medical Center 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
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Is George Pereira accepting new patients in Taunton, MA?
Yes, Dr. George Pereira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Pereira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pereira's office at (508) 824-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Pereira?
Please contact Dr. Pereira's office at (508) 824-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Pereira have?
Dr. George Pereira is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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