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Who is Dr. Cuenca, Pediatric Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Alex Cuenca, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Cuenca is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cuenca’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cuenca’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Cuenca speak?
Dr. Cuenca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cuenca treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Cuenca 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. Cuenca. 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:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Acute Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
- Sudden Child Feeding Problem
- Acute Infant Feeding Issue
- Short-term Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
- R6331: Pediatric feeding disorder, acute
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Choledochal Cyst
- Biliary Atresia
- Bile Duct Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Bile Duct Cyst
- Cystic Dilation of Bile Ducts
- Bile Duct Anomaly
- Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
- Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Atresia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q444: Choledochal cyst
- Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Other Immune Deficiency
- Various Immune System Disorders
- Uncommon Immune Deficiencies
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8489: Other immunodeficiencies
Also known as:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Hepatoblastoma
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood liver cancer
- Embryonal liver cancer
- Malignant hepatoblastoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C222: Hepatoblastoma
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
Also known as:
- Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Renovascular Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure from Kidney Artery Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I150: Renovascular hypertension
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Cuenca perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alex Cuenca may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cuenca's office.
Does Dr. Cuenca accept my insurance?
Dr. Cuenca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cuenca accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Cuenca in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cuenca's office located?
What is Dr. Cuenca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cuenca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992871412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cuenca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cuenca
What is Dr. Alex Cuenca's specialty?
Dr. Cuenca is a Pediatric Surgeon near Boston, MA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Cuenca to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alex Cuenca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cuenca is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alex Cuenca accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Cuenca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Cuenca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cuenca's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Cuenca?
Please contact Dr. Cuenca's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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