Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nunez, Internist in Springfield, MA?
Where did Dr. Nunez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Boston University/Boston Medical Center
Residency: Rhode Island Hospital-Brown Univ School of Med
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nunez speak?
Dr. Nunez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nunez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nunez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Eduardo Nunez 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
Please contact Dr. Nunez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nunez accept my insurance?
Dr. Nunez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-7480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nunez accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Nunez in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nunez's office located?
Dr. Eduardo Nunez's Primary Practice
280 Chestnut St Ste 2
Springfield, MA 01199
(617) 638-7480
What hospitals are Dr. Nunez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nunez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nunez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629456199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nunez
What is Dr. Eduardo Nunez's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.