Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ligeiro, Hepatologist in Glen Burnie, MD?
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 a Hepatologist like Dr. Ligeiro typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without 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:
- 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:
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver Disease
- Alcohol-related liver damage
- Liver problems from alcohol
- Alcoholic hepatopathy
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K709: Alcoholic liver disease, unspecified
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
What procedures does a Hepatologist like Dr. Ligeiro typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Ligeiro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ligeiro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ligeiro's NPI number?A 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