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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lockman, Internist in Dorchester Center, MA?
Dr. Sheldon Lockman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dorchester Center, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Lockman completed his residency at Cambridge Hp/Cambridge Hlth Al, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lockman is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, Haitian; Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lockman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lockman’s office.
Where did Dr. Lockman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cambridge Hp/Cambridge Hlth Al, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny
Is Dr. Lockman board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sheldon Lockman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lockman speak?
Dr. Lockman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lockman typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lockman 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. Lockman. 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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lockman typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheldon Lockman 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. Lockman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lockman accept my insurance?
Dr. Lockman 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. Lockman accept in Dorchester Center, MA?
Dr. Lockman in Dorchester Center, 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
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Lockman's office located?
What is Dr. Lockman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lockman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245229392.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lockman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lockman
What is Dr. Sheldon Lockman's specialty?
Dr. Lockman is a Internist near Dorchester Center, 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. Sheldon Lockman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lockman is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sheldon Lockman accepting new patients in Dorchester Center, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sheldon Lockman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheldon Lockman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lockman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheldon Lockman?
Please contact Dr. Lockman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sheldon Lockman have?
Dr. Sheldon Lockman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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