29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abbate, Internist in Boston, MA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abbate?
Dr. Lauren Abbate, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Abbate empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Abbate is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Abbate go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Internal Medicine | Boston University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Abbate board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Abbate, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abbate speak?
Dr. Abbate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Abbate typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abbate 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. Abbate. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Abbate typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Abbate 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. Abbate's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abbate accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 728-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abbate accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Abbate in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abbate's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Abbate affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abbate has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abbate's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abbate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922099621.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbate?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abbate
What is Dr. Lauren Abbate's specialty?
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.