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Dr. Filipa Ligeiro, MD

Glen Burnie, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ligeiro, Hepatologist in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Dr. Filipa Ligeiro, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Glen Burnie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ligeiro is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ligeiro’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ligeiro’s office at (410) 328-5780.

    What languages does Dr. Ligeiro speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Ligeiro treat?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Ligeiro 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. Ligeiro. 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:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Alcoholic liver disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • Alcohol-related liver damage
    • Liver problems from alcohol
    • Alcoholic hepatopathy
    • Hepatic illness
    • Liver condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • K709: Alcoholic liver disease, unspecified
    • K769: Liver disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hepatitis C
    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Alcoholic Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Hep C
    • HCV infection
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
    • Alcohol-induced hepatitis
    • Alcoholic liver inflammation
    • Acute alcoholic hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
    • K7010: Alcoholic hepatitis without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Liver Failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic insufficiency
    • Liver dysfunction
    • End-stage liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    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 Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Hepatic Encephalopathy
    • Portosystemic encephalopathy
    • PSE
    • Brain fog from liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy

    What procedures does Dr. Ligeiro perform?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Ligeiro performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ligeiro. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Ligeiro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ligeiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-5780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ligeiro accept in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Dr. Ligeiro in Glen Burnie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cargill

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ligeiro's office located?

    Dr. Filipa Ligeiro's Primary Practice

    1406 Crain Hwy S Ste 106

    Glen Burnie, MD 21061

    (410) 328-5780

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    Dr. Filipa Ligeiro's Practice 2

    9000 Franklin Square Dr

    Baltimore, MD 21237

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    Dr. Filipa Ligeiro's Practice 3

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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

    Dr. Ligeiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275822876.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ligeiro?

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

    What is Dr. Filipa Ligeiro's specialty?

    Dr. Ligeiro is a Hepatologist near Glen Burnie, MD. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Ligeiro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Filipa Ligeiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ligeiro is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center 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

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    Is Filipa Ligeiro accepting new patients in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Filipa Ligeiro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Filipa Ligeiro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ligeiro's office at (410) 328-5780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Filipa Ligeiro?

    Please contact Dr. Ligeiro's office at (410) 328-5780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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