37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tarnell, Internist in Dedham, MA?
Where did Dr. Tarnell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Faulkner Hosp, Internal Medicine | Faulkner Hospital | FAULKNER HOSPITAL
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tarnell board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Laurie Tarnell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tarnell speak?
Dr. Tarnell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tarnell typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tarnell 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. Tarnell. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tarnell typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Laurie Tarnell may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tarnell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tarnell accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarnell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 493-3560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tarnell accept in Dedham, MA?
Dr. Tarnell in Dedham, 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Tarnell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tarnell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tarnell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tarnell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tarnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497752034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarnell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tarnell
What is Dr. Laurie Tarnell's specialty?
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.