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Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD

Accepting New Patients

(465 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.

106 Irving Street Northwest PO BOX 3800 N
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-2300

Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD is a pulmonologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's Hospital, MedStar Health and WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1A-50B
Washington, DC 20010

Address:

106 Irving Street Northwest PO BOX 3800 N
Washington, DC 20010

Some issues Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	60
Dementia	19
Cancer	29

doctor visit	114
hospital care	322
inpatient care	322
pulmonary testing	57

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	333
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	45
Less than 65	133

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	52
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

doctor visit	179
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
pulmonary testing	13

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	562
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	72
Less than 65	220

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

doctor visit	191
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
pulmonary testing	38

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	255
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	41
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	58
Dementia	24
Cancer	20

doctor visit	288
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
pulmonary testing	37

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	331
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	57
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	53
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

doctor visit	300
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
pulmonary testing	67

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	324
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	48
Less than 65	119

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	51
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

doctor visit	255
hospital care	333
inpatient care	333
pulmonary testing	87

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	430
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	82
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	54
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

doctor visit	147
hospital care	304
inpatient care	304
pulmonary testing	52

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	359
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	58
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	55
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

doctor visit	347
hospital care	387
inpatient care	387
pulmonary testing	65

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	230
hospital care	250
inpatient care	250
pulmonary testing	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	264
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	95
85 and over	40
Less than 65	98
65 to 74	152

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	14
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Children's Hospital

MedStar Health

WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 465 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cuneo always answers all the questions I come into the office with. He is very concerned and listens.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My doctor care about my health need and if I have questions always point me in the direction I should go

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Cuneo is great! Thank you for taking me seriously!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-28

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Matthew Cuneo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$137 KALYDECO $123	ORKAMBI $14
AbbVie, Inc.	$76 Creon $76
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$60 SYMBICORT $37	AIRSUPRA $23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$51 STIOLTO RESPIMAT $29	JARDIANCE $22
Gilead Sciences Inc	$42 $42
Other	$100 Esbriet $35	Airway Clearance Device $21	The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $16	ELIQUIS $12	$17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$437
Honoraria	$15
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Brian Cuneo is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist. Dr. Cuneo has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. His areas of expertise include the following: airway obstruction, tracheal stenosis, and pneumonitis (lung inflammation). He most likely takes Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Tripler Army Medical Center. Dr. Cuneo is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Children's Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Cuneo's office in Washington, DC.