36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achey, Internist in Weymouth, MA?
Dr. Michael Achey, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Weymouth, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Achey graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine. Dr. Achey is fluent in English, Polish, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Achey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Achey’s office at (508) 824-3872.
Where did Dr. Achey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine | Rhode Island Hospital | Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj | Rutgers
Is Dr. Achey board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Achey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Achey speak?
Dr. Achey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Portuguese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Achey typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Achey 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. Achey. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Achey typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Achey performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Achey. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Does Dr. Achey accept my insurance?
Dr. Achey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 824-3872 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achey accept in Weymouth, MA?
Dr. Achey in Weymouth, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Health
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Achey's office located?
What is Dr. Achey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578574703.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achey
What is Dr. Michael Achey's specialty?
Dr. Achey is a Internist near Weymouth, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Michael Achey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Achey is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Emerson Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Achey accepting new patients in Weymouth, MA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Achey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Achey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Achey's office at (508) 824-3872 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Achey?
Please contact Dr. Achey's office at (508) 824-3872 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Achey have?
Dr. Michael Achey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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