Southcoast Health Gastroenterology
1030 President Ave Ste 110, 
Fall River, MA 

Overview

Shannon Ferreira is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Southcoast Hospitals Group

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Neighborhood
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Southcoast Health Gastroenterology
1030 President Ave Ste 110, Fall River, MA 02720

Additional Areas of Focus

Ferreira has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shannon Ferreira, NP

How do I make an appointment with Shannon Ferreira, NP?

You can book an appointment with Shannon Ferreira, NP by calling their office at 508-973-1690. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Shannon Ferreira, NP a top-rated expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Shannon Ferreira, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Shannon Ferreira, NP specialize in?

While Shannon Ferreira, NP is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Shannon Ferreira, NP accept my insurance?

Shannon Ferreira, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-973-1690 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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