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Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fonseca Valencia, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Fonseca Valencia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fonseca Valencia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fonseca Valencia’s office at (401) 729-2500.

    What languages does Dr. Fonseca Valencia speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fonseca Valencia treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fonseca Valencia 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. Fonseca Valencia. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

    • Age-Related Weakness
    • Frailty in old age
    • Physical decline with age
    • Weakness due to aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R54: Age-related physical debility

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke complications
    • Stroke after-effects
    • Residual problems from brain infarction
    • Ischemic stroke sequelae

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Which procedures does Dr. Fonseca Valencia perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fonseca Valencia's office.

    Does Dr. Fonseca Valencia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fonseca Valencia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 729-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fonseca Valencia accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Fonseca Valencia in Boston, 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

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • Tufts Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fonseca Valencia's office located?

    Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia's Primary Practice

    330 Brookline Ave

    Boston, MA 02215

    (401) 729-2500

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    Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia's Practice 2

    111 Brewster St

    Pawtucket, RI 02860

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

    Dr. Fonseca Valencia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821309972.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fonseca Valencia?

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

    What is Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia's specialty?

    Dr. Fonseca Valencia is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Fonseca Valencia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fonseca Valencia is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric 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 Carolina Fonseca Valencia accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carolina Fonseca Valencia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fonseca Valencia's office at (401) 729-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carolina Fonseca Valencia?

    Please contact Dr. Fonseca Valencia's office at (401) 729-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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