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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferreira, Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Joao Ferreira, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ferreira graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Ferreira is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferreira’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferreira’s office at (520) 694-0111.
Where did Dr. Ferreira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin Geriatrics | (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)), MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, WI
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals | University of Arizona HSC
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine | Faculdade de Medicina de Bahia
Is Dr. Ferreira board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joao Ferreira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ferreira speak?
Dr. Ferreira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Ferreira treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ferreira 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. Ferreira. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Ferreira perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joao Ferreira may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ferreira's office.
Does Dr. Ferreira accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferreira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferreira accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Ferreira in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ferreira's office located?
Dr. Joao Ferreira's Primary Practice
2800 E Ajo Way Bldg 100
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 694-0111
What is Dr. Ferreira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferreira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649339490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferreira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferreira
What is Dr. Joao Ferreira's specialty?
Dr. Ferreira is a Internist near Tucson, AZ.
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.
Contact Dr. Ferreira to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joao Ferreira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ferreira is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Internist?
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Is Joao Ferreira accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Joao Ferreira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joao Ferreira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ferreira's office at (520) 694-0111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joao Ferreira?
Please contact Dr. Ferreira's office at (520) 694-0111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joao Ferreira have?
Dr. Joao Ferreira is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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