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Dr. Amelia Monteiro, MD

Pediatrician

New Bedford, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Monteiro, Pediatrician in New Bedford, MA?

    Dr. Amelia Monteiro, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New Bedford, MA. Dr. Monteiro is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Monteiro’s office at (508) 992-6553.

    What languages does Dr. Monteiro speak?

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

    • Creoles and pidgins
    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Monteiro typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Monteiro 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. Monteiro. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Monteiro typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Amelia Monteiro may include:

    Please contact Dr. Monteiro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Monteiro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Monteiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 992-6553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Monteiro accept in New Bedford, MA?

    Dr. Monteiro in New Bedford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

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    Where is Dr. Monteiro's office located?

    Dr. Amelia Monteiro's Primary Practice

    874 Purchase St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

    (508) 992-6553

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    What hospitals are Dr. Monteiro affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Monteiro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Monteiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174967525.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Monteiro?

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

    What is Dr. Amelia Monteiro's specialty?

    Dr. Monteiro is a Pediatrician near New Bedford, MA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Amelia Monteiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Monteiro is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Amelia Monteiro accepting new patients in New Bedford, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Amelia Monteiro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amelia Monteiro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Monteiro's office at (508) 992-6553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Amelia Monteiro?

    Please contact Dr. Monteiro's office at (508) 992-6553 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Monteiro's office located?

    Dr. Monteiro's office is located in New Bedford, MA.