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Dr. Valentina Dacunha, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Fall River, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dacunha, Family Medicine Specialist in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Valentina Dacunha, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dacunha is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dacunha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dacunha’s office at (508) 996-1800.

    What languages does Dr. Dacunha speak?

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

    • English
    • Russian

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dacunha typically treat?

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

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dacunha typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Valentina Dacunha may include:

    Please contact Dr. Dacunha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Dacunha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dacunha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 996-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dacunha accept in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Dacunha in Fall River, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Health

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • The Health Plan of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dacunha's office located?

    Dr. Valentina Dacunha's Primary Practice

    534 Prospect St

    Fall River, MA 02720

    (508) 996-1800

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    Dr. Valentina Dacunha's Practice 2

    206 Mill Rd

    Fairhaven, MA 02719

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    Dr. Valentina Dacunha's Practice 3

    101 Page St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

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

    Dr. Dacunha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073748893.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dacunha?

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

    What is Dr. Valentina Dacunha's specialty?

    Dr. Dacunha is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fall River, MA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Valentina Dacunha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dacunha is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, Ma, Boston Medical Center, The Miriam Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Valentina Dacunha accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Valentina Dacunha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valentina Dacunha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dacunha's office at (508) 996-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Valentina Dacunha?

    Please contact Dr. Dacunha's office at (508) 996-1800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dacunha's office located?

    Dr. Dacunha's offices are located in Fall River, MA, Fairhaven, MA, and New Bedford, MA.