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Who is Dr. Fontoura, Internist in Brandon, FL?
Dr. Joao Fontoura, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brandon, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fontoura is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontoura’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontoura’s office at (813) 653-6100.
What languages does Dr. Fontoura speak?
Dr. Fontoura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fontoura treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Fontoura 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. Fontoura. 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:
- Diabetes Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Housing Instability with Homelessness Risk
- At risk of homelessness
- Impending homelessness
- Housing precarity
- Vulnerable to losing home
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z59811: Housing instability, housed, with risk of homelessness
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:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Unemployment
- Job loss
- Out of work
- Joblessness
- Seeking employment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z560: Unemployment, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lack of High School Diploma
- No high school degree
- Did not finish high school
- High school dropout
- Incomplete secondary education
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z555: Less than a high school diploma
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Fontoura perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joao Fontoura 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. Fontoura's office.
Does Dr. Fontoura accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontoura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 653-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontoura accept in Brandon, FL?
Dr. Fontoura in Brandon, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fontoura's office located?
What is Dr. Fontoura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontoura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275876047.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontoura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontoura
What is Dr. Joao Fontoura's specialty?
Dr. Fontoura is a Internist near Brandon, FL.
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. Fontoura to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joao Fontoura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fontoura is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Joao Fontoura accepting new patients in Brandon, FL?
Yes, Dr. Joao Fontoura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joao Fontoura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontoura's office at (813) 653-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joao Fontoura?
Please contact Dr. Fontoura's office at (813) 653-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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