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Dr. Francis Nugent, MD

Dr. Francis Nugent, MD

Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Boston, MA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nugent, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Francis Nugent, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Nugent graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his residency at Baystate Med Center. Dr. Nugent is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nugent’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nugent’s office at (781) 744-8000.

    Where did Dr. Nugent go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Baystate Med Center

    • Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University

    What languages does Dr. Nugent speak?

    Dr. Nugent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Nugent typically treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Nugent 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. Nugent. 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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Nugent typically perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Nugent 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. Nugent. 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:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Nugent accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nugent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 744-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nugent accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Nugent 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

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Health

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nugent's office located?

    Dr. Francis Nugent's Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (781) 744-8000

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    Dr. Francis Nugent's Practice 2

    41 Mall Rd

    Burlington, MA 01805

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    What is Dr. Nugent's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nugent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033106695.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nugent?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nugent

    What is Dr. Francis Nugent's specialty?

    Dr. Nugent is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Boston, MA.

    What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?

    An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.

    Is Dr. Francis Nugent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nugent is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Francis Nugent accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Nugent is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francis Nugent offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nugent's office at (781) 744-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Nugent?

    Please contact Dr. Nugent's office at (781) 744-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nugent's office located?

    Dr. Nugent's offices are located in Boston, MA and Burlington, MA.