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Who is Dr. Birbara, Specialist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Charles Birbara, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Birbara graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Wesley Pavillion, Internal Medicine; Worcester City Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Birbara is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birbara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birbara’s office at (508) 799-2674.
Where did Dr. Birbara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wesley Pavillion, Internal Medicine; Worcester City Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Wesley Meml Hospital | University of Kansas (Wichita)/Wesley Program
Medical School: Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada | McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Birbara board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Birbara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birbara speak?
Dr. Birbara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Birbara typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Birbara 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. Birbara. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Spine Tendon/Ligament Pain
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Enthesopathy
- Enthesitis of the Spine
- Spine Connective Tissue Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4606: Spinal enthesopathy, lumbar region
- M4602: Spinal enthesopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Birbara typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Birbara 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. Birbara. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
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:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Birbara accept my insurance?
Dr. Birbara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 799-2674 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birbara accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Birbara in Worcester, 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
Cigna Group
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Birbara's office located?
What is Dr. Birbara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birbara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093705410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birbara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birbara
What is Dr. Charles Birbara's specialty?
Dr. Birbara is a Specialist near Worcester, MA.
Is this Dr. Charles Birbara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birbara is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, South County Hospital Campus, Holyoke 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 Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Charles Birbara accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Birbara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Birbara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birbara's office at (508) 799-2674 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Birbara?
Please contact Dr. Birbara's office at (508) 799-2674 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Birbara have?
Dr. Charles Birbara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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