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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sachs, Pediatrician in Reading, MA?
Dr. Joan Sachs, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Reading, MA. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Sachs graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed her residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Sachs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sachs’s office at (781) 944-4250.
Where did Dr. Sachs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Pediatrics | Mass General Hospital Boston | Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Sachs board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Joan Sachs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sachs speak?
Dr. Sachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sachs typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sachs 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. Sachs. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sachs typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sachs 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. Sachs. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Sachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Sachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 944-4250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sachs accept in Reading, MA?
Dr. Sachs in Reading, 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
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sachs' office located?
What is Dr. Sachs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679574537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sachs
What is Dr. Joan Sachs's specialty?
Dr. Sachs is a Pediatrician near Reading, MA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Joan Sachs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sachs is affiliated with Winchester Hospital, Tufts 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joan Sachs accepting new patients in Reading, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joan Sachs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joan Sachs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sachs's office at (781) 944-4250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joan Sachs?
Please contact Dr. Sachs's office at (781) 944-4250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joan Sachs have?
Dr. Joan Sachs is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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