Dr. Ashok Joshi, MD
Internist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Family Medicine Specialist
North Billerica, MA
45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Joshi, Internist in North Billerica, MA?
Dr. Ashok Joshi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Billerica, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Joshi completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Joshi is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joshi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joshi’s office.
Where did Dr. Joshi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Howard University Hospital
Medical School: M.R. Med Coll, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India | Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Joshi board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ashok Joshi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Joshi speak?
Dr. Joshi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Joshi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Joshi 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. Joshi. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Joshi typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Joshi 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. Joshi. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Does Dr. Joshi accept my insurance?
Dr. Joshi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joshi accept in North Billerica, MA?
Dr. Joshi in North Billerica, 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
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Joshi's office located?
What is Dr. Joshi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679568331.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joshi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joshi
What is Dr. Ashok Joshi's specialty?
Dr. Joshi is a Internist near North Billerica, 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. Ashok Joshi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Joshi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Mary's Medical Center - West Palm Beach, FL. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ashok Joshi accepting new patients in North Billerica, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ashok Joshi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashok Joshi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joshi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashok Joshi?
Please contact Dr. Joshi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ashok Joshi have?
Dr. Ashok Joshi is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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