Who is Dr. Serrao, Infectious Disease Specialist in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Where did Dr. Serrao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Infectious Diseases; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Serrao board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Serrao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Serrao speak?
Dr. Serrao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Serrao typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Serrao 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. Serrao. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Serrao typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Serrao may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Serrao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Serrao accept my insurance?
Dr. Serrao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 754-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Serrao accept in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Dr. Serrao in Jamaica Plain, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Serrao's office located?
Va Boston Healthcare System
150 S Huntington Ave # 111
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 754-5800
What is Dr. Serrao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Serrao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386687507.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serrao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Serrao
What is Dr. Richard Serrao's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.