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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sousa, Internist in Port St Lucie, FL?
Dr. Lorena Sousa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Port St Lucie, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sousa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sousa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sousa’s office at (772) 301-0123.
What languages does Dr. Sousa speak?
Dr. Sousa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sousa treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sousa 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. Sousa. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Youth Mental Health Issues
- Adolescent Emotional Problems
- Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Which procedures does Dr. Sousa perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorena Sousa 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. Sousa's office.
Does Dr. Sousa accept my insurance?
Dr. Sousa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 301-0123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sousa accept in Port St Lucie, FL?
Dr. Sousa in Port St Lucie, 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
Baylor Scott & White Health
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sousa's office located?
Dr. Lorena Sousa's Primary Practice
150 SW Chamber Ct Ste 101
Port St Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 301-0123
Dr. Lorena Sousa's Practice 2
1713 US Highway 441 N Ste C
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-2663
What is Dr. Sousa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sousa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679000756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sousa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sousa
What is Dr. Lorena Sousa's specialty?
Dr. Sousa is a Internist near Port St Lucie, 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. Sousa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lorena Sousa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sousa is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital 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
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Is Lorena Sousa accepting new patients in Port St Lucie, FL?
Yes, Dr. Lorena Sousa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lorena Sousa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sousa's office at (772) 301-0123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lorena Sousa?
Please contact Dr. Sousa's office at (772) 301-0123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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