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Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine (1999)
Professional interests include: anxiety, angina, acute bronchitis, and more.
4660 Wilkens Avenue Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21229

Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD is an internist in Baltimore, MD specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

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Office Locations

4660 Wilkens Avenue Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 247-0782
1-866-251-5693
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3001 S Hanover Street #300
Brooklyn, MD 21225
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Some issues Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

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By Affordability:

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flu vaccine
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In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 456
hospital care 203
inpatient care 191
outpatient care 12
preventive care 107
vaccines 107

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 556
hospital care 93
inpatient care 93
preventive care 178
vaccines 178

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 42
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 742
hospital care 43
inpatient care 43
preventive care 146
vaccines 146

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 151
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 318
Black 37
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 167
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 37
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 34
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1120
preventive care 327
vaccines 327

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 278
Female 414
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 590
Black 70
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 312
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 58
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1063
preventive care 198
vaccines 198

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 31
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1093
preventive care 207
vaccines 207

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 309
Black 43
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 175
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 37
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1168
lab tests 17
preventive care 168
vaccines 168

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 332
Black 61
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 114
85 and over 37
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1074
lab tests 16
preventive care 167
vaccines 167

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 62
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 26
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 850
preventive care 69
vaccines 57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 140
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 291
Black 54
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 26
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 874
preventive care 66
vaccines 55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 231
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 277
Black 76
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 25
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 35
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 12
doctor visit 846
preventive care 41
vaccines 14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 139
Female 211
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 273
Black 59
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 23
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2023 were preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 799
lab tests 12
preventive care 40
vaccines 11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 215
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 263
Black 55
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 112
85 and over 26
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD during 2024 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 719
preventive care 95
vaccines 95

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 193
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 230
Black 63
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 144
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 29
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 35
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated as an internist in Baltimore, MD were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures 12
doctor visit 873
hospital care 113
inpatient care 109
lab tests 15
outpatient care 12
preventive care 139
vaccines 133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 215
Ethnicity
Black / African American 50
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 288
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 1
Age
85 and over 30
75 to 84 101
Less than 65 60
65 to 74 164

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 10
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD graduated from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed residency at MedStar Harbor Hospital Center-Transitional GME. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Medicine (1999)

Residency: MedStar Harbor Hospital Center-Transitional GME (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Insurance Information

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Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, TRICARE East Prime, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, TRICARE East Select, TRICARE for Life East, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
Optimum Choice
Optima Health
MAMSI
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Great-West Healthcare
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
Anthem
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Beech Street PPO
Aetna HMO
Kaiser Permanente
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna Medicare PFFS
CIGNA Indemnity
AmeriHealth
AARP
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
Coventry National Network PPO
Highmark
Amerigroup
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Sentara Health Plans
WellPoint
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
CIGNA PPO Plus
HealthyBlue PPO
Aetna Premier 200PD
MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
CareFirst NASCO
M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
IH-PPO
TRICARE East Prime
Aetna Advantage 6350PD
DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
CareFirst EPO
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
Medicare Direct
OCI Direct (HMO)
Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
OA Plus
CareFirst Administrators
United Student Resources
IH-Network Only Plus
IH-POS
Aetna Classic 5000
Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland
IH-POS Plus
Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
Health Services for Children with Special Needs
Choice POS II
CareFirst Blue Card Program
Choice Fund PPO
IH-EPO Plus
Aetna VA Exchange
Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
Aetna Better Health of Virginia
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
Options PPO Cardiac Global
Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
Aetna Advantage 5750
IH-Open HMO Option
HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
Aetna Basic
CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
IH-Open POS Plus
IH-Open EPO Plus
Core Essential (HMO)
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
IH-Open HMO
Aetna Advantage 6350
Erickson Advantage Plans
M.D. IPA (HMO)
POS OA
Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
IH-Open POS II
Aetna Classic 5000PD
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
Aetna Student Health Insurance
Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
Choice POS
Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
IH-Indemnity
CareFirst MedStar PPO
CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
IH-HMO
IH-Open Network Only Plus
HumanaChoice PPO
CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
Medicare FFS
Maryland Physicians Care MCO
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
Advantra Platinum (PPO)
Aetna Better Health of Maryland
BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
Employee Health Plan
Choice POS II Open Access
Navigate
Police and Fire Clinic
Network OA
TRICARE East Select
TRICARE for Life East
Aetna Classic 3500
CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 2569 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-07
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Dr Veiga is by far the best doctor I have ever had in my life. She is compassionate and listens very carefully. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I couldn't be happier with the level of care she provides.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-20
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Dr Veiga always thoroughly explains my labs/test results, listens to my concerns, answers my questions & clearly explains recommendations.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-11
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Dr. Veiga was very thorough. She took her time and went over blood work and made sure all specialty appt. We're scheduled.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-23
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Dr. Veiga is an excellent listener who proceeds through the appointment with care, knowledge and professionalism.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-10
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I had a great experience with Dr. Veiga. She was very approachable and seemed very knowledgeable and patient
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-15
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Dr. VEIGA is an excellent doctor. So good I followed to another area b/c she is so attentive.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-11
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My provider is courteous, thorough, and informative. She was well prepared for our visit.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-08
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Dr Veiga always takes her time with her patients, She asks questions and listens to you
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-06
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Dr. Veiga was amazing and so caring towards my mother who felt heard and respected.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-14
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I JUST LOVE DR. VEIGA.!!!SHE A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING WIO TREATS PATIENTS WITH CARE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luciana Lera De Almeida Veiga, LA, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $41 XARELTO
$41
AbbVie, Inc. $29 Androgel
$19 		Synthroid
$10
Exact Sciences Corporation $19 Cologuard Collection Kit
$19
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $89

Biography

Luciana Veiga, MD, is an internal medicine physician with MedStar Health Primary Care. Her philosophy is to provide the highest quality primary care services in internal medicine. Her philosophy of care is driven by her commitment to personally working with every patient to address their unique needs. Dr Veiga received a Master's degree in Internal Medicine - Pulmonology from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janerio in 2006, and was a post-doctoral fellow at the National Institute on Aging in 2007 - 2008. She was the chief resident at MedStar Harbor Hospital in 2011.

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