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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palma, Clinical Geneticist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Melinda Palma, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Palma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palma’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Palma speak?
Dr. Palma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Palma typically treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Palma 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. Palma. 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.
Also known as:
- Maple Syrup Urine Disease
- High Phenylalanine Levels
- Metabolic Disorder
- Maple syrup urine disease
- Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
- MSUD
- Branched-Chain Ketoaciduria
- Hyperphenylalaninemia
- Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
ICD-10 Codes:
- E710: Maple-syrup-urine disease
- E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias
Also known as:
- Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia)
- Blood Sugar Drop
- Sugar Crash
ICD-10 Codes:
- E162: Hypoglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- MPS
- Lysosomal storage disease
- GAG storage disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7629: Other mucopolysaccharidoses
Also known as:
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type II
- MPS II
- Hunter syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- E761: Mucopolysaccharidosis, type II
Also known as:
- Glycogen Storage Disease
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- Glycogen storage disease type 0
- Glycogen storage disease type IV
- Glycogen storage disease type VI
- GSD
- Glycogenosis
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7409: Other glycogen storage disease
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Glycoprotein Degradation Disorder
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- Aspartylglucosaminuria
- Fucosidosis
- Genetic metabolic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E771: Defects in glycoprotein degradation
What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Palma typically perform?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Melinda Palma may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
Please contact Dr. Palma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palma accept my insurance?
Dr. Palma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palma accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Palma in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palma's office located?
What is Dr. Palma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023492980.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palma
What is Dr. Melinda Palma's specialty?
Dr. Palma is a Clinical Geneticist near Boston, MA.
What does a Clinical Geneticist do?
A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Is this Dr. Melinda Palma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palma is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 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
When to see a Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melinda Palma accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Melinda Palma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melinda Palma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palma's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melinda Palma?
Please contact Dr. Palma's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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