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Dr. William Black-Schaffer, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Black-Schaffer, Cytopathologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. William Black-Schaffer, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Black-Schaffer graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital Program. Dr. Black-Schaffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Black-Schaffer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Black-Schaffer’s office at (617) 724-0287.
Where did Dr. Black-Schaffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Black-Schaffer speak?
Dr. Black-Schaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Black-Schaffer treat?
As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Black-Schaffer 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. Black-Schaffer. 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.
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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low-Grade Abnormal Cells on Pap Test (LGSIL)
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Cervix Disorder
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- LGSIL Pap Test
- Mild Cervical Dysplasia
- Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (LGSIL)
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Urine Findings
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine test results
- Various abnormal urine findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R82998: Other abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Personal History of Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Past bladder cancer
- Previous urinary bladder malignancy
- History of bladder tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder
Also known as:
- Positive High-Risk Anal HPV Test
- HPV
- High-risk anal HPV detected
- Anal HPV positive
- Anal HPV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8581: Anal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
Which procedures does Dr. Black-Schaffer perform as a Cytopathologist?
As a Cytopathologist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Black-Schaffer may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Black-Schaffer's office.
Does Dr. Black-Schaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Black-Schaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 724-0287 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Black-Schaffer accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Black-Schaffer in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Black-Schaffer's office located?
Dr. William Black-Schaffer's Primary Practice
243 Charles St Ste 1107
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 724-0287
What is Dr. Black-Schaffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Black-Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841280492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Black-Schaffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Black-Schaffer
What is Dr. William Black-Schaffer's specialty?
Dr. Black-Schaffer is a Cytopathologist near Boston, MA. A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists. Contact Dr. Black-Schaffer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Black-Schaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Black-Schaffer is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital 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
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Is William Black-Schaffer accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. William Black-Schaffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Black-Schaffer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Black-Schaffer's office at (617) 724-0287 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Black-Schaffer?
Please contact Dr. Black-Schaffer's office at (617) 724-0287 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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