Dr. Joseph R. Andrade

Name: Dr. Joseph R. Andrade

Specialty: Internal Medicine | Subspecialty: General Internal Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Universidad de Guayaquil, School of Medicine | Residency – Pediatrics, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Residency – Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus) | Active FL State Medical License (through 2028) | Active NY State Medical License (through 2027)

Affiliation(s): Private Practice – West Palm Beach, FL

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1881848422

About the Doctor

Dr. Joseph R. Andrade is an experienced and broadly trained internist serving adult patients in West Palm Beach, Florida, with more than two decades of dedicated practice in General Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Universidad de Guayaquil, School of Medicine, and pursued his postgraduate training at the prestigious Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York — completing a Pediatrics residency from 1983 to 1986, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at the Wakefield Campus from 1986 to 1987. This dual residency training is a distinctive credential that reflects Dr. Andrade’s deep commitment to comprehensive medical education and his broad understanding of patient care across different populations.

As a general internist, Dr. Andrade serves as a primary care physician exclusively for adults, providing thorough evaluations, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and acute illness care. His practice at 2054 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, is designed to offer accessible, personalized internal medicine care to a diverse adult patient population. He holds active medical licenses in both Florida (through 2028) and New York (through 2027), and accepts Medicaid along with multiple commercial insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Elevance, MetroPlus Health Plan, and VillageCareMAX. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to call the practice for more information. Dr. Andrade is currently welcoming new patients.

• Over 20 years of internal medicine clinical experience
• MD from Universidad de Guayaquil, School of Medicine
• Dual residency training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Broad clinical background spanning both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
• Active medical licenses in Florida and New York
• Accepts Medicaid and multiple major commercial insurance plans
• Telehealth services potentially available
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: Universidad de Guayaquil, School of Medicine – MD

Residency 1: Pediatrics, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1983–1986)

Residency 2: Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Wakefield Campus (1986–1987)

Fellowship/Additional Training: General Internal Medicine subspecialty focus

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hypertension and high blood pressure
• Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Coronary artery disease and cardiovascular conditions
• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Thyroid and endocrine disorders
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and digestive conditions
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Anemia and blood disorders
• Urinary tract infections and kidney conditions
• Anxiety and depression
• Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
• Upper respiratory infections and sinusitis
• Skin conditions and infections
• Preventable and infectious diseases in adults

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical examinations
• Chronic disease monitoring and long-term management
• Preventive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer)
• Vaccinations and immunizations for adults
• In-office laboratory testing and blood work
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) and cardiac monitoring
• Pulmonary function testing and respiratory evaluations
• Medication management and prescription oversight
• Referrals to specialists for complex or advanced conditions
• Acute illness evaluation and treatment
• Weight management and lifestyle counseling
• Telehealth consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Andrade offers a comprehensive range of internal medicine services tailored exclusively to adult patients, providing both primary care and chronic disease management in a personalized, accessible setting. His dual training in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine gives him an exceptionally well-rounded understanding of the human body across developmental stages, informing a particularly thorough and nuanced approach to adult health care. Whether a patient is coming in for a routine annual exam, managing a long-standing chronic illness, or seeking care for a sudden health concern, Dr. Andrade provides attentive, evidence-based care with a focus on both immediate needs and long-term wellness.

His services include:

• Comprehensive Internal Medicine Consultations – thorough evaluation and diagnosis of adult health conditions across all organ systems
• Annual Wellness Exams & Preventive Care – routine physical examinations, age-appropriate screenings, and health maintenance visits
• Chronic Disease Management – ongoing, coordinated care for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and other long-term conditions
• Acute Illness Care – prompt diagnosis and treatment of infections, respiratory conditions, and other sudden health concerns
• Cardiovascular Health Management – monitoring and management of blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiac risk factors
• Metabolic & Endocrine Care – evaluation and treatment of thyroid disorders, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and related conditions
• Respiratory Care – management of asthma, COPD, and other pulmonary conditions
• Medication Management – careful oversight and coordination of prescriptions for patients managing multiple health conditions
• Adult Immunizations – administration of recommended vaccines including flu, pneumonia, shingles, and other adult immunizations
• Mental Health Support – initial evaluation and management of anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions
• Specialist Referral & Care Coordination – timely referrals and coordinated follow-up with specialists for complex or advanced medical needs
• Telehealth Consultations – remote care options potentially available for convenient follow-up and management; call for details
• Medicaid-Accessible Internal Medicine – accepting Medicaid and multiple insurance plans to ensure broad access to quality adult primary care

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• Elevance (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• MetroPlus Health Plan (Medicaid, Medicare)
• NY State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• VillageCareMAX (HMO, Medicare)

Please contact the practice directly at (561) 987-0755 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 2054 Vista Parkway, Suite 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Phone: (561) 987-0755

Hospital Affiliations

Specific hospital affiliations were not listed in the available records. Patients seeking this information are advised to contact the practice directly at (561) 987-0755 for the most current affiliation details.