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Who is Dr. Cunha, Infectious Disease Specialist in Riverside, RI?
Dr. Cheston Cunha, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Riverside, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cunha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cunha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cunha’s office at (401) 793-2928.
Is Dr. Cunha board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Cheston Cunha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cunha speak?
Dr. Cunha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cunha typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cunha 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. Cunha. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Prostatitis
- Prostate Disease
- Prostatitis: Inflammation of the Prostate
- Chronic Prostate Inflammation
- Long-term Prostatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N411: Chronic prostatitis
Also known as:
- Nocardiosis
- Bacterial Infection
- Nocardia Infection
- Nocardial Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- A439: Nocardiosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Abscess
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Lump
- Infected Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0291: Cutaneous abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Lyme Disease
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Abscess
- Epidural Abscess
- Subdural Empyema
- Brain Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cunha typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cheston Cunha may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Cunha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cunha accept my insurance?
Dr. Cunha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 793-2928 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cunha accept in Riverside, RI?
Dr. Cunha in Riverside, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Network Health
Oscar Health
Point32Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cunha's office located?
Dr. Cheston Cunha's Primary Practice
375 Wampanoag Trl
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 793-2928
What is Dr. Cunha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cunha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023246287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cunha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cunha
What is Dr. Cheston Cunha's specialty?
Dr. Cunha is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Riverside, RI.
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. Cheston Cunha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cunha is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, South County Hospital Campus 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 Cheston Cunha accepting new patients in Riverside, RI?
Yes, Dr. Cheston Cunha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cheston Cunha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cunha's office at (401) 793-2928 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cheston Cunha?
Please contact Dr. Cunha's office at (401) 793-2928 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cheston Cunha have?
Dr. Cheston Cunha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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