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Dr. Howard Kay, MD

Brockton, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kay, Pediatrician in Brockton, MA?

    Dr. Howard Kay, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brockton, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kay graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Kay is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kay’s office.

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

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Pediatrics | Yale-New Haven Hospital | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Kay board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Kay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Kay speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kay typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kay 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. Kay. 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:

    • Mitochondrial Metabolism Disorder
    • Mitochondrial Disease
    • Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy disease
    • Neuropathy, ataxia, and retinitis pigmentosa
    • Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease
    • Energy Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8840: Mitochondrial metabolism disorder, unspecified
    • E8849: Other mitochondrial metabolism disorders

    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:

    • 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:

    • Microcephaly
    • Brain Malformations
    • Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
    • Small Head Syndrome
    • Congenital Microcephaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q02: Microcephaly

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kay typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Kay may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kay 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. Kay accept in Brockton, MA?

    Dr. Kay in Brockton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kay's office located?

    Dr. Howard Kay's Primary Practice

    65 Libby St

    Brockton, MA 02302

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    Dr. Howard Kay's Practice 2

    36 N Bedford St

    East Bridgewater, MA 02333

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

    Dr. Kay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164412839.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kay?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Kay's specialty?

    Dr. Kay is a Pediatrician near Brockton, 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. Howard Kay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kay is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Boston 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Howard Kay accepting new patients in Brockton, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Kay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Kay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kay's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Kay?

    Please contact Dr. Kay's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Kay have?

    Dr. Howard Kay is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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